In your own right
phrase
On your own, independently from anyone else.
She's a successful artist in her own right, not just because of her famous parents.
Often appears as...
- successful in your own right
- established in your own right
phrase
As a consequence of one's own skill or qualification, not because of a connection to someone else.
She isn't just the CEO's daughter, she's a brilliant businesswoman in her own right.
Often appears as...
- brilliant in your own right
- talented in your own right
phrase
On your own, independently from anyone else.
She's a successful artist in her own right, not just because of her famous parents.
Often appears as...
- successful in your own right
- established in your own right
phrase
As a consequence of one's own skill or qualification, not because of a connection to someone else.
She isn't just the CEO's daughter, she's a brilliant businesswoman in her own right.
Often appears as...
- brilliant in your own right
- talented in your own right
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3No External Reliance
The phrase emphasizes your individual role or success without depending on others.
Marco became a millionaire in his own right, having no help from his family.
Pro Tip 2/3Self-Earned Status
Use it to highlight achievements or status gained through personal effort.
With five bestsellers, she's a respected writer in her own right.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Distinction
It subtly distinguishes personal success from that derived through associations.
Though part of a band, he's a talented musician in his own right.
Pro Tip 1/3No External Reliance
The phrase emphasizes your individual role or success without depending on others.
Marco became a millionaire in his own right, having no help from his family.
Pro Tip 2/3Self-Earned Status
Use it to highlight achievements or status gained through personal effort.
With five bestsellers, she's a respected writer in her own right.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Distinction
It subtly distinguishes personal success from that derived through associations.
Though part of a band, he's a talented musician in his own right.
Pro Tip 1/3No External Reliance
The phrase emphasizes your individual role or success without depending on others.
Marco became a millionaire in his own right, having no help from his family.
Pro Tip 2/3Self-Earned Status
Use it to highlight achievements or status gained through personal effort.
With five bestsellers, she's a respected writer in her own right.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Distinction
It subtly distinguishes personal success from that derived through associations.
Though part of a band, he's a talented musician in his own right.
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