freelance
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3.8
- noun
- /ˈfriːlæns/
- He has built a successful career as a freelance writer, contributing to multiple magazines.
- freelance writer
Examples
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She is A gifted freelance journalist.
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So I had been doing some editing work, some freelance in Los Angeles.
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Back then most shows had freelance slots.
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Back then, most shows had freelance slots.
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And my dad grew up here, met my mom here who was like a freelance reporter.
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Contact the paper nearest you about freelance opportunities.
Academic text (2008) -
I have people knocking down my door to do freelance work for them.
Blog text (3) -
You know, we're seeing this explosion of the freelance workforce.
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I've also been able to take on freelance projects to further my long-term goals.
Blog text (10) -
And yet you've got David Peisner, freelance journalist.
Synonyms
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3.9
A person who works for different clients and gets paid per job
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6.7
A small artist, group, or company not connected to big studios
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3.7
A person who sells their work to different companies or people without a long contract
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4.2
A writer or artist who works for different employers without a long contract
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3.6
A person who works for themselves and has no employer
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9.7
A person who has no regular job and works for themselves
Antonyms
How Independent
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word freelance comes from free ('not tied') and lance ('spear'), which paints the picture of a knight who sold his services to whoever paid him. That's why a freelance today is a person who works independently for different clients instead of working for one company.