For instance, thistles, which signify independence, when the son of a farmer vows to follow his own dreams and leave home.

The final word in the book is the negative "myself", a word that signifies Angelou's new-found freedom and independence.

Emperor Dezong gave Ma the title of military governor of Weibo, while Zhu, Wang, Tian, and Li Na all took princely titles to signify independence from Tang.

The torch is meant to signify independence for the nation, as it was achieved just months after the club was founded.

The club was therefore named Al Ahly, meant as The People's Club, and chose the club's colours as green to signify independence, peace and hope for the country.

The three tugs signify independence.

The opposition demands that Mr. Kravchuk dump the existing Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Vitold Fokin, and name a new one signifying independence.

The first driver's license is a rite of passage signifying independence, the move from adolescence to adulthood, and the initiation into the nation's car culture.

A member of the rebellious colonies' fledgling navy, the brigantine Andrew Doria, sailed into the harbor and fired a 13-gun salute signifying American independence.

The first reference to Qifu Gangui in history was in 385, when his brother Qifu Guoren declared himself Chanyu and changed era name, thus signifying independence from Former Qin.