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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
Credit, then, to Favreau and his co-writers, Dave Filoni and Noah Kloor, who have consciously made The Mandalorian and Grogu more self-contained.
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
The system is fully self-contained, requiring no smartphone or external computer, reports Techeblog.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 May 2026
Usually, what happens during the crossovers is pretty self-contained, when possible.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026
The overall feel is calm, self-contained, and deliberately low-key—an easy place to settle into the slower rhythm of Tulum.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
The system is fully self-contained, requiring no smartphone or external computer, reports Techeblog.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 May 2026
Usually, what happens during the crossovers is pretty self-contained, when possible.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026
The overall feel is calm, self-contained, and deliberately low-key—an easy place to settle into the slower rhythm of Tulum.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for self-contained
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-contained
Adjective
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Production was structured along radically independent lines.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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Aside from best film, Sivaci won best director while Erdener shared best actress prize with Italian actress Greta Scarano for her performance in social romcom Piccolo Miracolo, as a fiercely independent blind woman who finds love in an unaccepted place.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
14 June 2026
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The entryway is grand and gilded, the staff deferential and efficient (and always greeting you by name), but flashes of modern style and edgy attitude save the place from seeming staid.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Dinner is an uncharacteristically staid menu of artichoke salad and roast chicken breast, punctuated by speeches and awards.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 June 2026
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Here are six simple tips for helping your child become more self-sufficient and responsible.—
Alanna Gallo,
Parents,
2 June 2026
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Whatever the case, Jobson reckons that self-sufficient sea cucumber fragments—immortal or not, with or without a purpose in this world—are drifting through Earth’s oceans right now.—
Cody Cottier,
Scientific American,
27 May 2026
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That’s no hardship—far from it, as there are discrete buttons and dials for all the controls.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
10 June 2026
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Remote work tends to compress interactions into discrete exchanges—clear starts, clear stops, little spillover.—
Vikram Joshi,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Inside, the look is rather sedate and calm, although the modern art is certainly eye-catching (there are nearly 100 original pieces around the building).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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This gardener used colorful annuals to transform a sedate hydrangea garden into something spectacular.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
1 June 2026
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Your disciplined patience sends a stabilizing signal, and others relax because expectations match capacity, so the path forward looks both ambitious and doable.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Commitment, be resilient, disciplined, brave.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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Investigators said Morabia Siddhi Suresh, 33, of Fremont, California, had been driving in rainy conditions when she was involved in a separate collision, according to Kentucky State Police.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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The separate bottom-zipper section is an absolute lifesaver if you — like me — are accustomed to bringing along multiple pairs of shoes or want a place to stash wet swimwear or heavy toiletries.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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Marketed everywhere from beer ads to sneakers yet naturally introverted, Pulisic embraces the uncomfortable spotlight, framing pressure as gratitude.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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This dynamic shows up across leadership styles but more consistently among introverted leaders.—
Bill Koch,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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“Self-contained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-contained. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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