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
Adjective
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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
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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
Adjective
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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
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The Mac Studio, on the other hand, delivers performance on par with some discrete Nvidia and AMD GPUs.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
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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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The owner’s bridge deck suite features a circular private deck with great views.—
Kathleen Turner,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Stand-alone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand-alone. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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