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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South Korea has very capable forces in its own right, supported by a defense industry that is rapidly making a name for itself. Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025 Either team winning is kind of a cool story in its own right. Zach Harper, New York Times, 19 June 2025 As for incoming facilities, Lilly said the district plans to make each project unique in its own right while maintaining a sense of cohesion across the district. Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2025 Ivermectin has become a big business in its own right. Benjamin Mazer, The Atlantic, 17 June 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 29 Jun. 2025.

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