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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Commissioning budgets have tightened, development cycles have lengthened and the opportunities for growing indies to scale have become increasingly limited.
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K.j. Yossman,
Variety,
2 July 2026
There are several pro wrestlers on the indies currently who are finding success with their own branding and marketing as well.
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Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
Even for indie projects, Kharlamova said that her growing following has aided her visibility.
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Emily Maskell,
IndieWire,
26 June 2026
Fremantle label Element, the indie behind Normal People and Poor Things, has stepped in to produce Season 2.
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Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
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K.j. Yossman,
Variety,
2 July 2026
There are several pro wrestlers on the indies currently who are finding success with their own branding and marketing as well.
—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2026
Even for indie projects, Kharlamova said that her growing following has aided her visibility.
—
Emily Maskell,
IndieWire,
26 June 2026
Fremantle label Element, the indie behind Normal People and Poor Things, has stepped in to produce Season 2.
—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
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“Indie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indie. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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