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
  • France added a two-run single later in the inning before capping the scoring with a sacrifice fly in the sixth.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • On the pitch, Haaland scored seven goals from 18 shots for a 39% conversion rate, the best at a single World Cup among players taking at least 15 shots since Gary Lineker converted 40% in 1986.
    — Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of single
Adjective
  • OpenAI backs a national AI safety standard, with independent audits and incident reporting for frontier models.
    — Paulo Carvão, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Some depend on Iran more than others, Ahmadi said, adding that currently Yemen’s Houthi rebels are likely the most independent.
    — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of independent
Adjective
  • The city has not enforced the loan’s default provisions, even after Step Up settled a separate $3 million state lawsuit over undelivered Project Homekey housing.
    — Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • On Wednesday, two firefighters died on the island, while a third firefighter died battling a separate blaze on the Greek mainland.
    — Eleanor Beardsley, NPR, 31 July 2026
Definition of separate
Adjective
  • Recent incidents expose critical security risks with autonomous AI agents, which act unsupervised using credentials and tools.
    — Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The system also avoided hazardous conditions while controlling the spacecraft’s orientation, showing how autonomous software could reduce dependence on ground commands during military and scientific missions.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of autonomous
Adjective
  • New homes are less likely to compete on price with existing homes in dense urban markets like New York City, where scarce land means new construction is dominated by condominium projects rather than detached homes.
    — Mike Winters, CNBC, 23 July 2026
  • Apartments offer better square-meter-to-euro value than across the river, and detached homes are available here at a lower price point.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026
Definition of detached
Adjective
  • Establishing a sovereign wealth fund to capture wealth created by AI to benefit all Americans could be a start.
    — Patrick J. Schena, Fortune, 31 July 2026
  • Although sovereign wealth funds serve a wide range of purposes, their most basic function, broadly defined, is to hold and invest government savings to support the current and future needs of citizens.
    — Patrick J. Schena, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
Definition of sovereign

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