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
The show unfortunately only lasted two short seasons, but each episode is a stand-alone jewel.
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Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 20 May 2025
The new sports service can be purchased as a stand-alone for $29.99 per month or as part of a package with Disney+ and Hulu for $35.99 beginning this fall.
—Jj Kinahan, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
But at least the trio begins with a largely stand-alone installment that’s among the best of the series, and that for a moment seems to be positioning Kleya, rather than Cassian, as the true hero of the show.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2025
Disney will offer the service on a stand-alone basis and also as part of a bundle with sibling services like Hulu and Disney+.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 13 May 2025
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Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 20 May 2025
The new sports service can be purchased as a stand-alone for $29.99 per month or as part of a package with Disney+ and Hulu for $35.99 beginning this fall.
—Jj Kinahan, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
But at least the trio begins with a largely stand-alone installment that’s among the best of the series, and that for a moment seems to be positioning Kleya, rather than Cassian, as the true hero of the show.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2025
Disney will offer the service on a stand-alone basis and also as part of a bundle with sibling services like Hulu and Disney+.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand-alone
Adjective
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But seeing that ship in space today was a hell of a moment for us, so congratulations to every single person who put time, effort, sweat, anything, into that rocket.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
28 May 2025
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The Cubs built a 2-0 lead in the first against Germán Márquez when Seiya Suzuki had an RBI single and Crow-Armstrong hit into a run-scoring forceout.—
Gavin Dorsey,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Preventing germs from taking over your cookout To prevent bacteria in raw meat from contaminating other foods, use one cutting board or plate for raw meat, poultry and seafood and a separate one for produce, bread, and other foods that won't be cooked, the CDC suggests.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Gutierrez-Reed will serve her year-long parole at home, where she will also be supervised after pleading guilty to a separate charge of unlawfully carrying a gun into a bar.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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The government retains every conventional tool to raise privilege objections on the limited question-by-question basis foreseen here on a narrow and discrete ground.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
21 May 2025
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Tornadoes will be possible if discrete supercells develop, the weather service said.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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Investigators at the scene found the housing to a side view mirror, a front driver’s side bumper component and a detached front driver’s side wheel trim.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
19 May 2025
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Cooking was done in a detached cookhouse, which also is open for viewing.—
Amy Bentley,
Oc Register,
7 May 2025
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The center, which does not receive government funding, relies solely on private donations to keep their programs and facility up and running.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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The museums are typically built in the presidents’ home states with private donations and endowments.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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“Stand-alone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand-alone. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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