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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
Her setup is also self-contained: brushes in a small bag, a mirror mounted behind her phone and a tripod for stability.
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Isabelle Rodney, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
There's not a ton of homework needed for this – most of the action is self-contained and most of the characters, B- and C-level MCU players, are explained on the fly.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 May 2025
Or something that’s extreme, like Law & Order or a sitcom, where every episode is self-contained.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
That said, future versions may ultimately be fully self-contained.
—New Atlas, 17 Apr. 2025
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Isabelle Rodney, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
There's not a ton of homework needed for this – most of the action is self-contained and most of the characters, B- and C-level MCU players, are explained on the fly.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 May 2025
Or something that’s extreme, like Law & Order or a sitcom, where every episode is self-contained.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
That said, future versions may ultimately be fully self-contained.
—New Atlas, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-contained
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The film, which was an unsparing portrayal of the chaos in Gaza from the perspective of three young people, was later removed from iPlayer. How to Survive a Warzone was produced by Hoyo Films, an independent production company run by Emmy and BAFTA-winning filmmaker Jamie Roberts.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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Why are Hobbs, Gallego calling for an independent investigation?—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
14 July 2025
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For much of the last century, three organizations dominated the industry, a relatively staid and unglamorous corner of the music scene that remained largely unchanged throughout the eras of radio, records and CDs.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
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Shooter came of age in an industry that was both staid and stuck in traditions yet unusually open in a way that a phone call from an editor to a kid could make dreams come true.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
1 July 2025
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In fact, heading out on a self-sufficient expedition with your family was one of the few completely safe ways to experience life outside the house for many.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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The unit is self-sufficient, with a Menlo Park battalion chief serving as team manager, a logistics specialist handling food, water, and transportation, and additional support personnel, Schlice said.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Gaming laptops need discrete GPUs and fast refresh rate displays.—
Luke Larsen,
Wired News,
10 July 2025
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The main compartment opens up via a magnetic flap top, and on the bottom, there’s a discrete bottom zipper that has a mesh water bottle holder inside.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
10 July 2025
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The trial has drawn podcasters, film crews and true crime fans to the rural town of Morwell, a sedate hamlet in the state of Victoria better known for prize-winning roses.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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For more sedate vibes, there’s a library with around 2,000 titles.—
Fran Golden,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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This move is part of CEO Andy Jassy’s broader push for a more disciplined and cohesive workforce, writes Fortune‘s Jason Del Rey.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
3 July 2025
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Expansion should be driven not just by ambition, but by timing, market traction and disciplined execution.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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In a separate recall, Tooetoy Pool Drain Covers were withdrawn from the market for violating federal pool safety standards.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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The rate is separate from sectoral tariffs placed on steel, aluminum and autos, and shortly copper.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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Armstrong’s character is described in casting materials as an introverted high-school student.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
24 June 2025
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Those new stories will center around newcomer Ryan Kiera Armstrong’s character, described in the casting announcement as an introverted high-school student who is a young Slayer.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
23 June 2025
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“Self-contained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-contained. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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