in its own right
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: 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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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 28 Dec. 2025
So that's impressive in its own right.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Dec. 2025
The Ixia is super-modern, very architectural and becoming an icon in its own right.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 17 Dec. 2025
Today, India is a strong player in the space domain in its own right.
—Tanvi Madan, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 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 1 Jan. 2026.
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