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. 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 See All Example Sentences for in its own right

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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 15 Oct. 2025.

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