as in individually
not together with someone or something else
The software is sold separately from the hardware. Store the raw meat separately so it doesn't contaminate the other food. The professor met with each student separately.
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Nicole Richie: Both of us have been approached, both separately and together, to do some version of a reboot.
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Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2024
Those who book directly with the hotel can also enjoy a complimentary day cruise onboard its 76-foot luxury yacht (a private cruise must be booked separately) and a 50 percent discount on all sun-lounging facilities at Catch Beach Club and The Lazy Coconut.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
Or, remove the connecting strap to use the two compartments separately.
—Bianca Pineda, Southern Living, 2 Dec. 2024
Pai using the diffuser attachment (sold separately) with the FlexStyle Multi-Styler
Shark Beauty
FlexStyle Multi-Styler
$299 $229
Sephora
The beauty of Shark's FlexStyle Multi-Styler is its rotating neck, which makes styling way easier on your wrist.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
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Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2024
Those who book directly with the hotel can also enjoy a complimentary day cruise onboard its 76-foot luxury yacht (a private cruise must be booked separately) and a 50 percent discount on all sun-lounging facilities at Catch Beach Club and The Lazy Coconut.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
Or, remove the connecting strap to use the two compartments separately.
—Bianca Pineda, Southern Living, 2 Dec. 2024
Pai using the diffuser attachment (sold separately) with the FlexStyle Multi-Styler
Shark Beauty
FlexStyle Multi-Styler
$299 $229
Sephora
The beauty of Shark's FlexStyle Multi-Styler is its rotating neck, which makes styling way easier on your wrist.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Separately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/separately. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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