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
No news has been announced on any future availability to purchase the set as a stand-alone album either as a digital download or through any physical format.
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Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 12 May 2025
Both Bandersnatch and Kimmy vs. the Reverend were stand-alone episodes, though the latter was a capstone to the four-season sitcom (not a necessary episode in terms of the show’s arc).
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 9 May 2025
Keeping certain features as stand-alone apps also allows for regular updates so other Android phones can benefit from the latest developments without requiring firmware updates, which are often less frequent on non-Pixel phones.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 6 May 2025
Rather, the segment has taken shape as a stand-alone category that merges luxury residences and hospitality.
—Monica Cuervo, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 12 May 2025
Both Bandersnatch and Kimmy vs. the Reverend were stand-alone episodes, though the latter was a capstone to the four-season sitcom (not a necessary episode in terms of the show’s arc).
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 9 May 2025
Keeping certain features as stand-alone apps also allows for regular updates so other Android phones can benefit from the latest developments without requiring firmware updates, which are often less frequent on non-Pixel phones.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 6 May 2025
Rather, the segment has taken shape as a stand-alone category that merges luxury residences and hospitality.
—Monica Cuervo, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand-alone
Adjective
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Eurostar already allows passengers to book a single ticket from London to several Swiss cities, including Geneva, Zurich, and Lausanne.—
Everett Potter,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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The Dragons loaded the bases with two outs for Dean who lined a single to right to drive home two to give Carroll a 3-0 lead.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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The victim was later identified as Terry Lee Gambrel, a 25-year-old Marine corporal, who had hitched a ride with Kraft to meet friends at a party, the sheriff's department said in a separate release.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Thorn says that, while coincidental, the two acquisitions happened on separate timelines.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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Compact Integration Meets Thermal Resilience And Precision At just 2.22 mm², Symphonic is a highly integrated component that replaces multiple discrete timing devices with a single, configurable solution.—
Dave Altavilla,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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These storms will begin to fire up during the early to mid-afternoon as discrete supercellular storms, growing into clusters of storms during the evening.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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The sale of the detached house in the 2300 block of Fruitdale Ave., San Jose, has been finalized.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
16 May 2025
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Through it all, there’s the metronomic wash of the tides onto the sand, waves lapping the beach, the undulation of the ocean, and the cityscape of Rockaway, with its large apartment buildings and detached houses, in the background.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Domin encouraged residents to contact school district officials with ideas to work on private partnerships.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
13 May 2025
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But her time in public service became entangled with a private business.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2025
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“Stand-alone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand-alone. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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