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
But OpenAI, which launched the Sora stand-alone app in September 2025, had shown a classic Silicon Valley move-fast-and-break-things approach to generative-AI video.
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
But when Moonves commissioned a pilot, Burnett said a stand-alone episode was too costly and couldn’t capture the show’s slow-burn endgame.
—Pamela Chelin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Webcams, which produced a washed-out and slightly pixelated image, have been replaced by stand-alone video cameras that capture podcasters in deeper and richer tones.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2026
After the merger, which is expected to be completed in the third quarter, Laurent Hubert and Kobalt’s current management team will remain a separate, stand-alone entity, the companies said.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
But when Moonves commissioned a pilot, Burnett said a stand-alone episode was too costly and couldn’t capture the show’s slow-burn endgame.
—Pamela Chelin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Webcams, which produced a washed-out and slightly pixelated image, have been replaced by stand-alone video cameras that capture podcasters in deeper and richer tones.
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2026
After the merger, which is expected to be completed in the third quarter, Laurent Hubert and Kobalt’s current management team will remain a separate, stand-alone entity, the companies said.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stand-alone
Adjective
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Garcia doubled to score Bohm, then left fielder Brandon Marsh hit a two-run single to tie the game at 3.—
Jim Barnes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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November 22 – December 21 A single spark of inspiration can unleash a wildfire of creativity.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Gordon has missed 44 games this season with separate hamstring injuries.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Bathrooms have separate showers and tubs, and ultra-fluffy robes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Military experts said that the number of additional troops being deployed to the region appears to be consistent with plans for discrete and time-limited operations — rather than a sustained ground campaign.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
26 Mar. 2026
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Dell's move away from discrete GPU hardware also allows the 5S models to maintain that ultra-mobile form factor while still meeting baseline workstation performance requirements.—
Brian Westover,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Upon arrival, crews encountered a detached garage fire, with exposure concerns to nearby structures, the news release said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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The fire also damaged two neighboring houses and a detached garage.—
Robert A. Cronkleton
March 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2026
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While some people with private insurance pay zero or very little, others pay hundreds of dollars each month on top of other costs for their diabetes, like pumps, blood glucose sensors and other supplies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Fundraising for the project through private donations also drew controversy.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Stand-alone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stand-alone. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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