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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Naoshima, one of Japan’s art islands and a cultural destination in its own right, also has several nice places to cool off; try Gotanji Bathing Beach, which is on the island’s shuttle-bus route.
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Kristin Braswell, AFAR Media, 7 Oct. 2025
Its restaurant, run by Chef Dieter Koschina, is a destination in its own right, having earned two Michelin stars for its fantastic European cuisine and attentive service.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Their voices have been heard, as Tewksbury (2-0) made a statement in its own right with an eye-opening 28-6 drubbing of Methuen.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Sharing these moments online has become meaningful in its own right.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
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Kristin Braswell, AFAR Media, 7 Oct. 2025
Its restaurant, run by Chef Dieter Koschina, is a destination in its own right, having earned two Michelin stars for its fantastic European cuisine and attentive service.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Their voices have been heard, as Tewksbury (2-0) made a statement in its own right with an eye-opening 28-6 drubbing of Methuen.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Sharing these moments online has become meaningful in its own right.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 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 21 Oct. 2025.
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