standalone

[stand-uh-lohn] / ˈstænd əˌloʊn /

ADJECTIVE

on its own

Synonyms

STRONG

autonomous discrete freestanding independent individual self-contained solo

WEAK

complete distinct offline self-sufficient separate sovereign

Antonyms

STRONG

dependent integrated interconnected interdependent intertwined

WEAK

ancillary conditional reliant subordinate

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standalone

It is considering reclassifying Indonesia as a "standalone market", which could force investment funds tracking the MSCI's emerging market indexes to sell Indonesian holdings.

From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026

A downgrade from emerging-market to standalone status would exclude Indonesian equities from MSCI’s main indexes tracked by global funds.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

“Star Wars: Starfighter,” a new standalone film starring Ryan Gosling as Kade Auberon, is slated to hit theaters May 28.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

Digger was the last standalone release for the studio before its recent takeover by Paramount.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

IOI’s intranet was a high-security, standalone network with no direct connections to the OASIS.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline

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