1
: one that is independent
especially
: an unaffiliated record or movie production company
2
: something (such as a record or film) produced by an indie
indie
adjective
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Most indies reporting so far this weekend are wide.
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 14 June 2026
City of God is an indie that broke big in the aughts, and for good reason.
—Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
With the murky rights issues that have befallen many ’90s indies cleared up, the film is ready to be rediscovered by a new generation.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
And the indie is committed to connecting writers and editors who’ve been impacted by the carceral system with those who have not.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 14 June 2026
City of God is an indie that broke big in the aughts, and for good reason.
—Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
With the murky rights issues that have befallen many ’90s indies cleared up, the film is ready to be rediscovered by a new generation.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
And the indie is committed to connecting writers and editors who’ve been impacted by the carceral system with those who have not.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
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“Indie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indie. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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