independent
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
Malcolm Offord said Amanda Bland did not have a "personal mandate" to stay in the Scottish Parliament after she resigned from Reform to sit as an independent.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
The Thai independent power producer signed a purchase agreement this month to acquire an additional 12% stake that boosts its ownership to 50%, the analyst notes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
By Lawrence Wright Knopf: 272 pages; $35 If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may earn a commission from Bookshop.org, whose fees support independent bookstores.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026
Haines entered parliament as an independent lawmaker in 2019, representing the sprawling seat of Indi.
From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026
Fugue — A fugue usually has at least three independent parts, or voices.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
![]()
A Presbyterian seminarian, Talarico has sought to attract independents and Republicans disillusioned with Trump, arguing that Texans have more in common than the country's increasingly bitter political divisions suggest.
From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026
Younger people have long been more likely to identify as independents, but Gen Z is doing so at a significantly higher rate than any previous generation at the same age.
From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026
DeMaio said the ballot measure qualified for the ballot because of strong support from California voters, including many Democrats and independents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
It hasn't all been plain sailing - already two councillors, Steve Lewis and Rhys Carr, have left Reform to sit as independents, and a third, Nick Farmer, has been suspended by the party.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
“Every hotel concierge knows who to call if some guest wants tickets. All I’m sayin’ is, it’s not as easy as you think for a couple of independents.
From "Small Steps" by Louis Sachar
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing independent
List 1
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Canada - Introductory
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Pacific Islands - Introductory
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word