SEVERALLY Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

severally

adverb

Definition of severally

as in individually

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Recent Examples of severally She is popularly conflated with Jodha Bai, who has been rendered severally in art, literature, and cinema, but who may have been fictional rather than historical. — Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Mar. 2026 First, disgorgement was tailored to each individual and not awarded jointly and severally. — The Insider, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2021 As did the lawsuit before it, the new filing seeks a judgment in excess of $75,000, jointly and severally, against the entities and officials. — Darcie Moran, Detroit Free Press, 9 Sep. 2021

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Fix compared it to the Apollo mission, in which NASA corralled 20,000 companies and universities to make millions of parts to build a rocket none of them could have launched individually.

— Nicolás Rivero, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026
But Pattinson’s is only one turn within a stellar cast who individually deliver some career-best screen work.

— Jessica Kiang, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of individually

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The analysis gives every product listing equal weight and does not separately assess whether polyester is virgin or recycled—limitations that complicate comparisons among fast-fashion, activewear and outdoor brands.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026
The three platforms have separately appealed a sub-quota requiring them to devote 20% of their mandatory audiovisual investment to genres including animation, documentaries and recorded or recreated live performance.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of separately

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Erin Mandzik, senior director of corporate communications for FAT Brands, Round Table Pizza’s parent company, told The Fresno Bee that the restaurant was independently owned and operated.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026
The idea relied on superradiance, a phenomenon in which many particles emit radiation collectively rather than independently.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of independently

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There is no doubt the quality of players that managers have available plays a massive part in how expressive their style becomes but as ideas go, Luis Enrique’s use of his wide players last season definitely set PSG apart.

— Art de Roché, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Born 10 months apart, these Irish twins are the yin to the other’s yang.

— Myriam Gurba, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of apart

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Legal challenges are likely to arise, as the authority of the IRS to unilaterally redefine racial discrimination and revoke tax-exempt status remains unclear.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026
The issue has also taken on a political and cultural dimension, with critics arguing that the United States cannot unilaterally determine what the lake should be called in Canada.

— Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026

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