as in separately
without aid or support
independently came to the same conclusion
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Recent Examples of independently
This article was written independently by PEOPLE’s editorial team and meets our editorial standards.
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Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
All products featured on Bon Appétit are independently selected by our editors.
—Millie Peartree, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2025
All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors.
—Julie Vadnal, Architectural Digest, 1 Oct. 2025
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 1 Oct. 2025
All products featured on Vogue are independently selected by our editors.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.
—Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Both explored going it alone and building their own stadiums independently.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
All products featured on Pitchfork are independently selected by our editors.
—Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2025
Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
All products featured on Bon Appétit are independently selected by our editors.
—Millie Peartree, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2025
All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors.
—Julie Vadnal, Architectural Digest, 1 Oct. 2025
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 1 Oct. 2025
All products featured on Vogue are independently selected by our editors.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.
—Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Both explored going it alone and building their own stadiums independently.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
All products featured on Pitchfork are independently selected by our editors.
—Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for independently
Adverb
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Republicans say that issue should be dealt with separately.—
Terry Moseley,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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The agency separately released recommended shipping dates for customers who want their packages to arrive by Christmas Day.—
Michelle Del Rey,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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In the first half alone, FIU lost two fumbles — Devonte Lyons had the other one — had one pass intercepted and one punt deflected.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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Her pain and her grief can’t be hers alone.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Clark faces a pivotal offseason after what was essentially a lost season individually, but one that nevertheless represented a step forward for the franchise by reaching the second round of the playoffs despite an array of injuries.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Instead of walking individually, several moved in pairs or small groups.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Beauty is no longer solely about aesthetics — it is increasingly associated with skin health and emotional well-being.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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What’s clear is that the power of that institution is now in the hands of hacks who clock in every single morning determined solely to purge this country of any citizen who ever dared to challenge or dislike this president.—
Billy Ray,
Deadline,
29 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Mimosa and Bloody Mary variations, in flights or singly, can be purchased separately.—
Greg Mellen,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Not singly, not a lone fish here and there, but in packs.—
Ben East,
Outdoor Life,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Independently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/independently. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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