as in single
operating or standing on its own
The device can be purchased either as a stand-alone unit or as part of a bundled system. The rental property is a stand-alone guesthouse.
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Recent Examples of stand-alone
My advice to brands is to invest time and resources into building the necessary processes internally to be able to stand up these creator brands, either on a limited basis or as a big-bet stand-alone brand.
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Keith Bendes, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Vietnam building a stand-alone supply chain may be the only way to [satisfy] the U.S.
Some Taiwanese manufacturers are starting to shift some modules from mainland China to Vietnam as a trial.
—Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025
There's a free in-app voice transcription feature too, which is just as accurate as the pricier, stand-alone software out there.
—Brenda Stolyar, Wired News, 31 Mar. 2025
Its future as a stand-alone service is uncertain given ESPN’s high-profile initiative to launch a flagship streaming service, which will include linear network programming, by the fall.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2025
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Keith Bendes, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Vietnam building a stand-alone supply chain may be the only way to [satisfy] the U.S.
Some Taiwanese manufacturers are starting to shift some modules from mainland China to Vietnam as a trial.
—Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025
There's a free in-app voice transcription feature too, which is just as accurate as the pricier, stand-alone software out there.
—Brenda Stolyar, Wired News, 31 Mar. 2025
Its future as a stand-alone service is uncertain given ESPN’s high-profile initiative to launch a flagship streaming service, which will include linear network programming, by the fall.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand-alone
Adjective
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The singer-songwriter first announced the single in January 2024 with an audio excerpt posted on Instagram.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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Without a single source of truth, organizations struggle to make informed decisions, manage costs or build resilience in the face of unpredictability.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
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The new project is completely separate from the 2020 attempt to reboot Clueless for Peacock.—
Daniel S. Levine,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Adams, who was 30 at the time, was living in a converted studio apartment on her parents’ property separate from the main house in Ocala, according to an arrest affidavit filed by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In quantum mechanics, quantum leaps, called quantization, mean particles can transition between discrete energy states without passing through intermediate positions.—
Gregory Crawford,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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To replicate that process, organizations should allocate a discrete pool of resources to investigate the next set of technologies, identify emerging trends among the customer base and across the industry, and uncover what competitors are working on.—
Chris Perry,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In addition to the main floor porch, the property has a large detached deck close to shore for waterside entertaining. Take a look around...—
Audrey Kennedy,
Axios,
17 Jan. 2025
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The property comes with a detached garage with a stylish glass garage door and a car charger.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Elsewhere is a cozy study for getting some work done, while both a private garden and a rooftop terrace serve as ideal spots for dining alfresco when the London weather decides to cooperate.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2025
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Rural communities could be unequally impacted Unlike the postal service, private companies do not have the same service obligations requiring delivery to rural or sparsely-populated areas – even at a loss.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Stand-alone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand-alone. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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