freestanding

adjective

ˈfrē-ˈstan-diŋ How to pronounce freestanding (audio)
Definition of freestandingnext
1
as in single
not physically attached to another unit a freestanding CD player that can easily be hooked up to your existing components

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2
as in independent
not being under the rule or control of another it's a freestanding store, not a franchise

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Recent Examples of freestanding The series, which includes eight iterations with options for freestanding and semi-freestanding designs and one- to three-person sizes, was the brand’s longest and most expensive design project to date. — Outside Online, 7 July 2021 There is also a freestanding version that has two sizes (5 feet by 5 feet and 6 feet by 6 feet). — Evan Frank, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 6 May 2020 And a related fundraising drive, yielding $17 million, helped formally launch the center itself, not just as a loose assemblage of interested researchers but as a freestanding research facility. — John Semley, The New Republic, 27 Apr. 2020 French windows and skylights brighten the bohemian-vibe living spaces, which boast floors of ceramic tile and hardwood. Beamed ceilings and a freestanding fireplace touch up the living room. — Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2020 See All Example Sentences for freestanding
Recent Examples of Synonyms for freestanding
  1. single
  2. independent
  3. separate
  4. autonomous
  5. detached
  6. sovereign
Adjective
  • In September 2026 Huang and a few collaborators uploaded a proof that the historic equations represent a single case of a much grander geometrical theory.
    — Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Before this year, however, only a single HEI, Tallahassee State College, had taken advantage of the law by sponsoring two charter schools.
    — Thibaut Delloue, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of single
Adjective
  • The maintenance requests have kept engine repair and overhaul facilities backed up, from those owned by manufacturing giants GE Aerospace and RTX unit Pratt & Whitney to smaller, independent ones.
    — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
  • To pinpoint the exact moment of this turnaround, Young’s team used two independent dating methods.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of independent
Adjective
  • For a more private stay, Book a room at Fairmont Gold, essentially a hotel-within-a-hotel experience with a separate check-in and check-out area, butler service, and a dedicated concierge team.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Until the transaction closes, DoorDash and Instacart will continue to operate as separate and independent companies.
    — Rob Wile, NBC news, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of separate
Adjective
  • Why Uber Eats keeps putting robots on sidewalks Despite the controversy, companies continue investing in autonomous delivery because the technology offers some practical advantages.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • When vision keynotes and customer stories promise an autonomous future, but lived experiences don’t match up, trust fades.
    — Chris Koehler, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of autonomous
Adjective
  • The exterior entry and upper-level access of the detached, two-story guesthouse.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Goldfish centers on a 17-year-old high school senior who presents as detached, ironic and emotionally armored, but underneath is quietly paralyzed by fear of failure, abandonment and becoming his parents.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of detached
Adjective
  • In addition to the £120 million infusion, the UK also plans to dole out £60 million to a sovereign AI fund to help boost domestic AI companies, and £18 million to boost homegrown chip design.
    — Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Europe's sovereign debt worries are starting to show up in corporate borrowing costs, potentially leaving some companies with less cash to invest or return to shareholders, according to Goldman Sachs.
    — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of sovereign

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“Freestanding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freestanding. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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