stand-alone

adjective

Definition of stand-alonenext
as in single
operating or standing on its own The device can be purchased either as a stand-alone unit or as part of a bundled system. The rental property is a stand-alone guesthouse.

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Recent Examples of stand-alone Better than finding stand-alone treatments for each of these conditions is preventing Americans from getting sick in the first place—by making ticks less abundant across the land. — Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026 Created to cushion the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act's new out-of-pocket drug spending cap, the program reduced average premiums for stand-alone plans. — Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Its success birthed a stand-alone hot chicken restaurant in Nashville’s Midtown, which in turn launched a multi-state expansion that’s now reached as far as Chicago, Dallas, and Las Vegas. — Ellen Fort, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 July 2026 The average monthly premium for a stand-alone drug plan fell from $43 in 2024 to $36 in 2026, and enrollment increased from 23 million to 25 million, Cubanski said. — Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for stand-alone
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand-alone
  1. single
  2. separate
  3. discrete
  4. detached
  5. private
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  • Analysts caution that the move from the Ohio class to the Virginia class is not a one-for-one trade, as a single Virginia-class sub will carry only about 26% of the missiles of an Ohio-class one.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Wiroon Supasingsiripreecha, head of the institute, said most of the victims suffered a single fatal gunshot wound to a vital area, including the chest or head.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of single
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  • The highlight of mine was the rabbit doppio, a large ravioli stuffed with braised meat and cheese in separate but adjacent cells, and the beef tenderloin was a perfect anchor.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026
  • No distributions were ever made by the Children's Trust to any of its beneficiaries, and the beneficial shares of that trust were not divided into separate shares for each of the beneficiaries as was also required by the 2020 amendment.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of separate
Adjective
  • Photons of different infrared wavelengths and intensities excite different electronic transitions, moving an electron between discrete energy levels within the dot, rather than just producing more or less of a single signal.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026
  • An in-house leader owns the playbook and the institutional continuity; outside advisors deliver discrete pieces of it, at advisory rates, each time.
    — Shawn Cole, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of discrete
Adjective
  • Homeowners report far more trust than renters, and people in detached houses report more than people in apartments.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026
  • She’s gone for unexpected pairings and silhouettes, including a blazer with satin short shorts, voluminous detached sleeves, and a chainmail-like armor made breezy through fringe.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of detached
Adjective
  • Four months later, my mom began a private battle against death when she was diagnosed with polio.
    — Dr. Marianne Parshley, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Local media said a private dispute may have been the cause but the police chief declined to comment.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of private

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“Stand-alone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand-alone. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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