independent

[in-di-pen-duhnt] / ˌɪn dɪˈpɛn dənt /

ADJECTIVE

liberated, free

Synonyms

STRONGEST

autonomous nonpartisan self-reliant self-sufficient separate sovereign

STRONG

absolute

WEAK

autarchic autarchical freewheeling individualistic nonaligned on one's own self-contained self-determining self-governing self-ruling self-supporting separated unaided unallied unconnected unconstrained uncontrolled unregimented

Antonyms

WEAK

dependent subordinate subservient

Example Sentences

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The company pioneered the cash-and-carry model, allowing small-restaurant owners and other independent businesses to visit one of its warehouses to pick up food supplies at any time.

From The Wall Street Journal

She remained completely independent until about three years ago.

From MarketWatch

It charted a new course as an independent company after its sale to Visa fell through in 2021.

From The Wall Street Journal

Restaurant Depot’s business sells small-restaurant owners and other independent businesses memberships allowing them to visit one of the company’s warehouses any time they are running short to pick up food supplies that same day.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ares said in a filing that it adheres to the independent Global Industry Classification Standard, while others use different methods.

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