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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That balance of a decades-old history and a new brand’s need to establish itself in its own right shapes the leadership challenge facing Strazik, who joined GE in 2000 when it was still led by Jack Welch, one of the defining — and most debated — business leaders of the 20th century. —Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026

And at any time of year, the hotel’s world-class spa is worth planning a trip around in its own right. —Sarah Kuta, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026

But the composition ultimately came to be seen as a precursor of musical Postmodernism and possibly Bernstein’s greatest work, a monument in its own right. —Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026

On the flip side, the fact that all of these teams are choosing to stay in the hunt — and yes, per a team source, that still includes the Knicks — is revealing in its own right. —Sam Amick, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026

Rhymes for in its own right

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