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indie Antonyms

Opposite of indie

Because the opposite of indie shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Not belonging to or affiliated with a major commercial record label, film studio, or publishing company; produced independently.

Usage Example

"The festival showcases dozens of mainstream filmmakers from around the world."

Strongest
mainstream
Strong
commercial
corporate

• noun (Context 2)

A smaller, privately owned film studio, record label, or video game developer that operates without the financial backing of a major conglomerate, or a creative work produced by one.

Usage Example

"The low-budget comedy became one of the highest-grossing indies of the decade."

Strong
blockbuster

Similar words to indie

Words similar to indie shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

independent
alternative
underground
arthouse
See all synonyms of indie

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