1
: one that is independent
especially
: an unaffiliated record or movie production company
2
: something (such as a record or film) produced by an indie
indie
adjective
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Shot in New Jersey, the indie follows the employees of a dysfunctional tech startup whose corporate retreat at a remote mansion spirals into chaos after a co-worker’s mysterious death.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
And, of course, there are the warm, comforting gourmands that continue to dominate fragrance shelves, whether from small, indie boutiques like Arielle Shoshana in Washington, DC, or national retailers such as Ulta Beauty.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 11 Nov. 2025
To celebrate, the indie retailer is selling exclusive vinyl pressings tied to the top 30 albums on its list.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 11 Nov. 2025
Berkley kept clawing her way back, nabbing supporting roles in indies and series and earning sporadic acclaim on London and New York stages.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
And, of course, there are the warm, comforting gourmands that continue to dominate fragrance shelves, whether from small, indie boutiques like Arielle Shoshana in Washington, DC, or national retailers such as Ulta Beauty.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 11 Nov. 2025
To celebrate, the indie retailer is selling exclusive vinyl pressings tied to the top 30 albums on its list.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 11 Nov. 2025
Berkley kept clawing her way back, nabbing supporting roles in indies and series and earning sporadic acclaim on London and New York stages.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2025
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“Indie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indie. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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