freestanding

adjective

ˈfrē-ˈstan-diŋ How to pronounce freestanding (audio)
Definition of freestandingnext
1
as in single
not physically attached to another unit a freestanding CD player that can easily be hooked up to your existing components

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2
as in independent
not being under the rule or control of another it's a freestanding store, not a franchise

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Recent Examples of freestanding The series, which includes eight iterations with options for freestanding and semi-freestanding designs and one- to three-person sizes, was the brand’s longest and most expensive design project to date. — Outside Online, 7 July 2021 There is also a freestanding version that has two sizes (5 feet by 5 feet and 6 feet by 6 feet). — Evan Frank, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 6 May 2020 And a related fundraising drive, yielding $17 million, helped formally launch the center itself, not just as a loose assemblage of interested researchers but as a freestanding research facility. — John Semley, The New Republic, 27 Apr. 2020 French windows and skylights brighten the bohemian-vibe living spaces, which boast floors of ceramic tile and hardwood. Beamed ceilings and a freestanding fireplace touch up the living room. — Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2020 See All Example Sentences for freestanding
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freestanding
  1. single
  2. independent
  3. separate
  4. autonomous
  5. detached
  6. sovereign
Adjective
  • The customers ordering them aren’t from a single demographic.
    — Evan Moore November 12, Charlotte Observer, 12 Nov. 2026
  • The team wrote an algorithm that generates a virtual blueprint for a material without using a single repeating pattern.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of single
Adjective
  • Public reporting, independent audits and whistleblower protections should help expose political interference and enforce these safeguards.
    — Carole LaBonne, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • However, the result has not yet undergone full independent academic review.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of independent
Adjective
  • Rather than relying on separate mechanisms for navigating terrain and manipulating objects, the robots can use their flexible bodies and gripping claws to perform both functions.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
  • But Senate Republicans vented their frustrations in three separate meetings Tuesday after an election wipeout that cost them at least seven Senate seats.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of separate
Adjective
  • The Cybertruck’s successor, the Cybercab, hopes to compete with Google’s driverless Waymo project, though neither vehicle is capable of those fully autonomous road trips yet.
    — Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Rather than displacing traditional weapons manufacturers, the rise of drones and autonomous warfare is creating new business for many of the same companies.
    — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of autonomous
Adjective
  • Safety regulators said that an exterior panel on the vehicle could become detached while driving, creating a hazardous environment for other vehicles.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Many clutched their pearls at the teen’s indifference, but the clip went viral as younger audiences embraced his detached demeanor.
    — Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of detached
Adjective
  • Custody ambitions Unlike commercial vaults, the new facility will be operated by Singapore’s central bank, offering foreign monetary authorities an alternative sovereign custodian for their gold.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Referring to the capture of Maduro, one article accused Hegseth of kidnapping a sovereign foreign leader.
    — Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of sovereign

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“Freestanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freestanding. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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