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
The boutique hotel sits on eight acres fronting a prime sliver of pink-sand beach, with a total of 41 accommodations, including seafront and garden cottages, the main inn, and stand-alone beachside residences, so guests can choose digs that fit their travel vibe.
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Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
That documentary, about the life and career of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, opened in 34 theaters in 2018 and platformed onto 432 screens, eventually grossing over $14 million to set the genre’s financial high-water mark for a film about a stand-alone political figure.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
McGirr’s spring 2026 runway, staged in Paris, marked his first stand-alone women’s collection for the label.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
Nadler said that with the big tech companies aggressively pursuing acquisitions in the space, he's felt the pressure, but has remained set on building OpenEvidence as a stand-alone company.
—Kate Rooney, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2026
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Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2026
That documentary, about the life and career of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, opened in 34 theaters in 2018 and platformed onto 432 screens, eventually grossing over $14 million to set the genre’s financial high-water mark for a film about a stand-alone political figure.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
McGirr’s spring 2026 runway, staged in Paris, marked his first stand-alone women’s collection for the label.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
Nadler said that with the big tech companies aggressively pursuing acquisitions in the space, he's felt the pressure, but has remained set on building OpenEvidence as a stand-alone company.
—Kate Rooney, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand-alone
Adjective
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To claim a single-payment cash option, a winner has within the first 60 days after the applicable draw date to claim it.—
Lianna Norman,
Florida Times-Union,
8 Feb. 2026
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In this drama series, two friends recently divorced and widowed explore their new single lives with teenage children while questioning the possibility of a romantic future.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This one even has two separate teasers.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Parallel giant slalom requires speed and precision as riders race side-by-side downhill, slaloming around the gates on two separate quasi-identical courses.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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When several landmasses collided to form the supercontinent Pangea long before the dinosaurs, Earth’s crust shattered into discrete blocks and folded like a rug pushed against a wall, rising to form mountains spanning from the Appalachians to the Atlas.—
Evan Howell,
Scientific American,
4 Feb. 2026
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The stock should not have been down yesterday as the tanker program issue was discrete and FCF improved.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2026
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Yes, all of these songs coast primarily on vibes—Joji’s delivery remains detached and clinical throughout—but at least the vibes are compelling.—
Mehan Jayasuriya,
Pitchfork,
11 Feb. 2026
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Then, a crowd of fans — many in flannel shirts and ski caps despite an unseasonably warm February night outside — took him in politely, if a little detached.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Feb. 2026
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At first, video footage of the potential suspect wasn't available under Guthrie's subscription plan, but it was recovered by authorities and private-sector partners.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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The designation would mean no change for the hundreds of private property owners in the zone.—
Susanne Rust
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Stand-alone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand-alone. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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