- a variation of standalone.
stand-alone
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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International Business Machines finalizes a Commerce Department award to build Anderon, the first stand-alone quantum chip foundry in the U.S.
From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026
For the channel surfers: If you’re looking for a new TV show to watch, consider browsing Slate’s list of the 40 best stand-alone episodes of all time.
From Slate ● Sep. 11, 2026
Crypto.com also said it had spun out OG into a stand-alone company.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
The sprawling property has everything from standard rooms to stand-alone lake houses, plus indoor and outdoor pools, lawn games, basketball and pickleball courts.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
My father’s bed was directly beneath a ceiling fan, which was circulating cold air from a stand-alone air-conditioning unit on a side window.
From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat
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