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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Named after the legendary manufacturing company, Kohler has grown into a destination in its own right, offering a historic luxury hotel, a world-class golf course, a five-star spa, and an impressive lineup of restaurants.
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Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2025
But the country’s capital has emerged as a luxury travel destination in its own right with world-class hotels, fine dining and even a few casino resorts to rival Macau.
—Forbes Staff, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
While the Australian director brothers’ 2022 debut Talk to Me proved a youthful horror hit in its own right, their followup explores some of the same themes of grief and trauma through a much darker, more personal narrative that leaves viewers with a sense of both dread and hope.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 16 May 2025
The review is causing uncertainty in its own right.
—Michael Wilner, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
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Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2025
But the country’s capital has emerged as a luxury travel destination in its own right with world-class hotels, fine dining and even a few casino resorts to rival Macau.
—Forbes Staff, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
While the Australian director brothers’ 2022 debut Talk to Me proved a youthful horror hit in its own right, their followup explores some of the same themes of grief and trauma through a much darker, more personal narrative that leaves viewers with a sense of both dread and hope.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 16 May 2025
The review is causing uncertainty in its own right.
—Michael Wilner, Los Angeles Times, 15 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 24 May. 2025.
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