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 idea itself is a science fiction trope in its own right, enlivened by idiosyncratic details and a host of strong performances.
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Alison Herman, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025
Savannah is also multi-faceted in its own right, offering a heavy dose of small-town appeal without forgoing modern conveniences, top-tier dining, or a robust cultural scene.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2025
Plus there’s Mon Mothma’s pivotal speech before the Imperial Senate, which had the weight of fan expectation (this is the speech that birthed the Rebel Alliance in Star Wars lore) and, in explicitly using the word genocide, managed to make a bold political statement in its own right.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 2 Aug. 2025
However, my daughters both favor Hogsmeade, and the Ministry of Magic is dazzling in its own right.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 31 July 2025
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Alison Herman, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025
Savannah is also multi-faceted in its own right, offering a heavy dose of small-town appeal without forgoing modern conveniences, top-tier dining, or a robust cultural scene.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2025
Plus there’s Mon Mothma’s pivotal speech before the Imperial Senate, which had the weight of fan expectation (this is the speech that birthed the Rebel Alliance in Star Wars lore) and, in explicitly using the word genocide, managed to make a bold political statement in its own right.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 2 Aug. 2025
However, my daughters both favor Hogsmeade, and the Ministry of Magic is dazzling in its own right.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 31 July 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 15 Aug. 2025.
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