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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Actor and comedian Gaffigan’s upcoming slate includes the fourth season of HBO’s The Gilded Age, plus indies New England Toys, Three People in the Woods and Crosshairs.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
But what does differentiate CNN from a lot of these indies is its vast support network.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026
In an ideal world, the trade paperback is the format for longevity, the kind of book that is perennially in stock and available at your favorite local indie so that new readers can find it again and again.
—Literary Hub, 20 Mar. 2026
The only exciting corner of the industry not among the winners were the indies, as Neon only won the one trophy and A24 was shut out entirely.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
But what does differentiate CNN from a lot of these indies is its vast support network.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026
In an ideal world, the trade paperback is the format for longevity, the kind of book that is perennially in stock and available at your favorite local indie so that new readers can find it again and again.
—Literary Hub, 20 Mar. 2026
The only exciting corner of the industry not among the winners were the indies, as Neon only won the one trophy and A24 was shut out entirely.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for indie
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“Indie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indie. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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