1
: one that is independent
especially
: an unaffiliated record or movie production company
2
: something (such as a record or film) produced by an indie
indie
adjective
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Following its buzzy premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, Focus Features acquired the $750,000 indie for $15 million, with critics and audiences praising its bold take on supernatural horror.
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Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Related Stories Fifth Season is the mid-sized indie owned since 2022 by CJ ENM, one of South Korea’s biggest entertainment and retail conglomerates.
—William Earl, Variety, 16 May 2026
Portobello Bookshop is a small, youthful indie that programs the best events with the biggest names.
—Riza Cruz, Vogue, 11 May 2026
Noting a few other indies that have been sticking around.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 10 May 2026
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Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
Related Stories Fifth Season is the mid-sized indie owned since 2022 by CJ ENM, one of South Korea’s biggest entertainment and retail conglomerates.
—William Earl, Variety, 16 May 2026
Portobello Bookshop is a small, youthful indie that programs the best events with the biggest names.
—Riza Cruz, Vogue, 11 May 2026
Noting a few other indies that have been sticking around.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 10 May 2026
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“Indie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indie. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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