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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The indie follows a pair of siblings who discover a disturbing secret surrounding their Texas town after uncovering a cache of mysterious video clips.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2026
The band signed a dual deal with Lumbre Music, an indie founded by the band Legado 7, and Rancho Humilde, the pioneering label led by Mexican music entrepreneur Jimmy Humilde.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2026
Screenings range from indie premieres to cult classics shown on 35-mm, 16-mm, and digital formats.
—Krystie Yandoli, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Mar. 2026
Connor told booksellers that things continue to look up for indies.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 4 Mar. 2026
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2026
The band signed a dual deal with Lumbre Music, an indie founded by the band Legado 7, and Rancho Humilde, the pioneering label led by Mexican music entrepreneur Jimmy Humilde.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2026
Screenings range from indie premieres to cult classics shown on 35-mm, 16-mm, and digital formats.
—Krystie Yandoli, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Mar. 2026
Connor told booksellers that things continue to look up for indies.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 4 Mar. 2026
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“Indie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indie. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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