in its own right
idiom
: because of its own special qualities and not because of a connection with something else
Though it's based on a best-selling novel, the movie is great in its own right.
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Staying true to Johnson’s ethos that Legacy continually raises the bar, each of these events was distinct in its own right, with menus tailored to reflect the track and area for that particular race weekend.
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Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
In comparison to the Lusso, which has hydrating ingredients in its own right, such as jojoba and macadamia oil, the Express features even more nourishing ingredients to counteract the shorter development time.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 9 Feb. 2026
The takeover of the arts is less violent and a bit more insidious, but just as dangerous in its own right.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
That balance of a decades-old history and a new brand’s need to establish itself in its own right shapes the leadership challenge facing Strazik, who joined GE in 2000 when it was still led by Jack Welch, one of the defining — and most debated — business leaders of the 20th century.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026
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Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
In comparison to the Lusso, which has hydrating ingredients in its own right, such as jojoba and macadamia oil, the Express features even more nourishing ingredients to counteract the shorter development time.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 9 Feb. 2026
The takeover of the arts is less violent and a bit more insidious, but just as dangerous in its own right.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
That balance of a decades-old history and a new brand’s need to establish itself in its own right shapes the leadership challenge facing Strazik, who joined GE in 2000 when it was still led by Jack Welch, one of the defining — and most debated — business leaders of the 20th century.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 6 Feb. 2026
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“In its own right.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20its%20own%20right. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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