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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The production is high, and just how many numbers were put on is impressive in its own right.
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Rosa Escandon, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Stuffed full of memories and meaning, each look could probably spawn a collection in its own right.
—Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 5 June 2025
But the Nikola Jokic Effect should be a compelling card to play in its own right.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 30 May 2025
Grieve didn’t replicate that gem, but had a major performance in its own right to earn the championship’s Danny Ventura Most Valuable Player award.
BC High racked up seven hits and a walk against him, only striking out twice.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 25 May 2025
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Rosa Escandon, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
Stuffed full of memories and meaning, each look could probably spawn a collection in its own right.
—Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 5 June 2025
But the Nikola Jokic Effect should be a compelling card to play in its own right.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 30 May 2025
Grieve didn’t replicate that gem, but had a major performance in its own right to earn the championship’s Danny Ventura Most Valuable Player award.
BC High racked up seven hits and a walk against him, only striking out twice.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 25 May 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 13 Jun. 2025.
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