in its own right
idiom
: because of its own special qualities and not because of a connection with something else
Though it's based on a best-selling novel, the movie is great in its own right.
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Think of it like an airline’s livery, which is distinctive in its own right.
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Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Now October 8 has become a grassroots sensation in its own right, currently showing on about 100 screens, including outlets of major chains AMC and Regal.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2025
By contrast, the finalists in this year’s UEFA Champions League — a revamped and extraordinarily well-funded competition in its own right — will compete for $47m (€43.5m).
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
While Murray’s film was a beloved classic in its own right, Seeley’s role in the standalone sequel Another Cinderella Story holds a special place in the hearts of many.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Now October 8 has become a grassroots sensation in its own right, currently showing on about 100 screens, including outlets of major chains AMC and Regal.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2025
By contrast, the finalists in this year’s UEFA Champions League — a revamped and extraordinarily well-funded competition in its own right — will compete for $47m (€43.5m).
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
While Murray’s film was a beloved classic in its own right, Seeley’s role in the standalone sequel Another Cinderella Story holds a special place in the hearts of many.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
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“In its own right.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20its%20own%20right. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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