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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While this museum’s opening may anoint Benin City as a buzzy new destination for art pilgrimages, Lagos, a 90-minute flight away, has long been a cultural capital in its own right.
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Sarah Khan, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Nov. 2024
During Curry’s 16 seasons in the league, the NBA Tunnel has transformed into a runway in its own right, with many players using their walk as a way to reflect their personal style or a statement.
—Layla Ilchi, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
The brothers then agreed that Thanksgiving should be able to exist in its own right without being overshadowed by the Christmas season.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
And while Sacramento is also famously just a few hours’ drive from San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, and Yosemite National Park, there are plenty of reasons travelers are finally taking California’s capital city seriously as a destination in its own right.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2024
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Sarah Khan, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Nov. 2024
During Curry’s 16 seasons in the league, the NBA Tunnel has transformed into a runway in its own right, with many players using their walk as a way to reflect their personal style or a statement.
—Layla Ilchi, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
The brothers then agreed that Thanksgiving should be able to exist in its own right without being overshadowed by the Christmas season.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
And while Sacramento is also famously just a few hours’ drive from San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, and Yosemite National Park, there are plenty of reasons travelers are finally taking California’s capital city seriously as a destination in its own right.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2024
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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 29 Nov. 2024.
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