1
as in independent
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as in staid
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as in self-sufficient
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Recent Examples of self-contained
While the series incorporates competition and mental challenges, its self-contained, in-studio format places it on the edge of the game show category’s definitions.
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 7 Apr. 2025
The newer Go travel version is even more lightweight, self-contained, and remains beautifully customizable to your own perfect taste.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 31 Mar. 2025
But Ukraine should be able to cope—with bombs whose guidance systems are self-contained.
—David Axe, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
And both are self-contained, beautifully acted, and heartbreakingly written.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2025
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 7 Apr. 2025
The newer Go travel version is even more lightweight, self-contained, and remains beautifully customizable to your own perfect taste.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 31 Mar. 2025
But Ukraine should be able to cope—with bombs whose guidance systems are self-contained.
—David Axe, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
And both are self-contained, beautifully acted, and heartbreakingly written.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-contained
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-contained
Adjective
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The government argues that simply means that while the task force can consider a request from the Health and Human Services secretary – and even be fired for not complying – they’re supposed to exercise independent judgment.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Our coverage is independent and objective, and has not been reviewed, approved, or endorsed by any of these entities.—
Paul Rubio,
AFAR Media,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Samsung includes a staid flat black set with the TV, and white and wood-textured bezels are available for purchase separately.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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While the stock market was in the midst of yet another meltdown, the normally staid bond market began to gyrate wildly.—
Laurent Belsie,
Christian Science Monitor,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Trump has frequently quipped that the US doesn’t need to import items like lumber, cars and oil, claiming that natural resources and manufacturing potential are plentiful enough domestically for America to be self-sufficient.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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Create spaces where connections can continue after a patient is self-sufficient and released from care, enabling them to stay connected with a trusted team and/or circle of support.—
Sharron van der Meulen,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In quantum mechanics, quantum leaps, called quantization, mean particles can transition between discrete energy states without passing through intermediate positions.—
Gregory Crawford,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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To replicate that process, organizations should allocate a discrete pool of resources to investigate the next set of technologies, identify emerging trends among the customer base and across the industry, and uncover what competitors are working on.—
Chris Perry,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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By October, the beaches, towns, and tavernas of Naxos, Paros, and Kos are gloriously sedate.—
Helen Iatrou,
AFAR Media,
9 Apr. 2025
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Other candidates have been more sedate in their proposals.—
Blythe Lawrence,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Like Texas, South Carolina is long, disciplined and absolutely ferocious down low.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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Their 18-game unbeaten streak, characterised by disciplined defending, swift counter-attacks, and strong team cohesion, has captured the attention of both fans and pundits.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Adams, who was 30 at the time, was living in a converted studio apartment on her parents’ property separate from the main house in Ocala, according to an arrest affidavit filed by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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The new project is completely separate from the 2020 attempt to reboot Clueless for Peacock.—
Daniel S. Levine,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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By using stories to share ideas and offer suggestions, introverted leaders can seem more relatable and approachable to their subordinates.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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According to the study, introverted mice were most likely to revisit problem-solving tasks repeatedly, unlike their bolder friends.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Self-contained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-contained. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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