Definitions

in itself

ADVERB

per se

Synonyms

WEAK

alone as such by and of itself by definition by its very nature by itself fundamentally in essence independently intrinsically of itself singularly solely virtually

Example Sentences

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in itself

That in itself could be a sign that industrials have more room to run.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026

That, in itself, could be one reason investors should stay on high alert.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026

"The act of capturing a protest is often an end in itself," she said.

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026

That notebook full of mini-dramas becomes a source of drama in itself.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026

Sometimes when he trained, it almost became a game in itself.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss