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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The single reached No. 3 on U.S. Afrobeats Songs and No. 4 on World Digital Song Sales.—
Heran Mamo,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Concierge 1-Bedroom Suite with Verandah features a separate bedroom and two bathrooms across 622 square feet, while the Concierge Royal Suites with Verandah have the same, but in more than twice the size at 1,781 square feet; both sleep up to five.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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State police said the man was involved in a separate crash near Exit 24 on I-395 and walked into the highway’s right lane and a Kia Sportage traveling in the right lane and was unable to avoid the man.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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For LeCun, today's AI models—even those bearing his intellectual imprint—are relatively specialized tools operating in a simple, discrete space—language—while lacking any meaningful understanding of the physical world that humans and animals navigate with ease.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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The karting games that ran on previous appliances allowed racers to compete on only a series of discrete tracks.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
2 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 16 Apr. 2025.
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