How to Use stand-alone in a Sentence

stand-alone

adjective
  • Medvedev’s comments were not stand-alone threats.
    — Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 21 Sep. 2025
  • Each room has a stand-alone soaking tub and steam shower.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Can a stand-alone unit fit through the framing of the closet?
    — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2023
  • Garner hasn’t written a stand-alone book in a decade.
    — Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
  • The restaurant is in a stand-alone building at the mall.
    — Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2026
  • It can be used to organize large bags or as a stand-alone clutch.
    — Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2023
  • There will also be a stand-alone ice cream shop and an espresso bar.
    — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Much has changed in the six years since the Guardians’ last stand-alone venture.
    — Vulture, 10 May 2023
  • They can be enjoyed as a stand-alone snack or added to various recipes.
    — Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 30 Apr. 2025
  • The concept will be coming soon as a stand-alone restaurant.
    — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Maybe Scorsese could even release the unabridged set as a stand-alone.
    — Robert Christgau, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2025
  • Serve this salad as a stand-alone side or on top of romaine lettuce leaves.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 7 May 2026
  • There are now 90 stand-alone shops devoted to menswear around the world.
    — Rhonda Richford, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
  • For even more privacy, book a stand-alone cottage.
    — Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
  • They could also be deployed as stand-alone options.
    — James Laporta, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
  • The rest are covered through what’s known as stand-alone prescription drug plans.
    — Shirleen Guerra | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Oct. 2024
  • The law contains an exemption for chains that bake bread and sell it as a stand-alone item.
    — Fielding Buck, Orange County Register, 2 Mar. 2024
  • Plants also make a gorgeous stand-alone planting.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
  • But that doesn’t mean a waterfall edge has to be saved for this stand-alone kitchen fixture.
    — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Instead, think of sourdough as a small, heart-friendly swap rather than a stand-alone fix.
    — Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2026
  • The company spins off from the fund and continues as a stand-alone.
    — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2025
  • The rooms There are 24 guest rooms and five stand-alone cottages spread across three acres.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Michigan’s first stand-alone claw machine arcade.
    — Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Again, the merchandising could be a stand-alone business on its own.
    — Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2023
  • Each episode works as a stand-alone story, but also plays into the overall lore.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2026
  • There's also quite a lot of storage, plus a stand-alone dining table for two.
    — Adam Williams april 22, New Atlas, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Healthcare providers can access the tool through its website or via a stand-alone mobile app.
    — Jared Perlo, NBC news, 13 May 2026
  • But Brown also seemed worthy of stand-alone treatment.
    — Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Take more of a 30 for 30 approach and make stand-alone stories.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2026
  • All are at risk of stand-alone weather events like hurricanes, disease or drought.
    — Nathan Rott, NPR, 27 May 2026

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