In His Own Right (Adverb)
Meaning
By title vested in yourself or by virtue of qualifications that you have achieved; "a peer in his own right"; "a leading sports figure in his own right"; "a fine opera in its own right"; "she's a rich woman in her own right rather than by inheritance"; "an excellent novel in its own right".
Examples
- The renowned businessman was a millionaire in his own right before marrying into a wealthy family.
- She is an accomplished musician in her own right, releasing several successful albums without the help of her famous siblings.
- As an Olympic gold medalist, he's a celebrated athlete in his own right, not just the son of a famous sports star.
- The talented chef opened her own restaurant and became a culinary sensation in her own right, earning rave reviews and accolades.
- He's a skilled engineer in his own right, graduating at the top of his class with a master's degree in mechanical engineering.