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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
Sleepaway camp ideally feels like a world unto itself, a secret witchy ritual in the woods, at once wild and self-contained.
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Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 7 July 2025
The family that initially felt so shiny and self-contained gives way to individual stories that butt up against one another at skewed angles.
—Book Marks
june 27, Literary Hub, 27 June 2025
In Anderson’s recent output, there’s a tension between his style growing more ornate and self-contained even as his subject matter feels increasingly ripped from the headlines, as Bilge Ebiri wrote in his recent profile of the filmmaker.
—Chris Stanton, Vulture, 13 June 2025
Need for admiration Narcissists have an insatiable need for admiration and validation from others, while those with big egos may be more self-contained in their sense of superiority.
—Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
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Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 7 July 2025
The family that initially felt so shiny and self-contained gives way to individual stories that butt up against one another at skewed angles.
—Book Marks
june 27, Literary Hub, 27 June 2025
In Anderson’s recent output, there’s a tension between his style growing more ornate and self-contained even as his subject matter feels increasingly ripped from the headlines, as Bilge Ebiri wrote in his recent profile of the filmmaker.
—Chris Stanton, Vulture, 13 June 2025
Need for admiration Narcissists have an insatiable need for admiration and validation from others, while those with big egos may be more self-contained in their sense of superiority.
—Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-contained
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Charter schools are overseen by independent boards, overwhelmingly, like nonprofit boards of directors that manage the oversight and then follow all or most of the same government rules related to public schools.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Employers increasingly wonder whether campuses are cultivating independent thinkers or just cautious followers.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Industry events are often staid affairs, full of long-winded speeches and by-the-numbers performances.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
9 Sep. 2025
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There's no doubting that the Baileys were a quirky couple who dreamed of leaving their staid life in England for adventure and promise on the high seas.—
Susan Young,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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True freedom isn't a future milestone; it's built from day one by designing for mobility, choosing clients who respect boundaries, building self-sufficient systems, mastering asynchronous communication, and pricing for a location-independent lifestyle.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Ultimately, Candice views hunting as a way teach her kids where their food comes from and how to be a little more self-sufficient.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
9 Sep. 2025
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The lens includes discrete rings to set its zoom and manually adjust focus, along with an AF/MF toggle switch and a zoom lock that keeps the lens set at 20mm.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Sep. 2025
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To fully unlock the potential of the discrete R2R ladder, the K13 R2R brings together an FPGA + DSP system that takes care of the digital signal processing, clocking and oversampling.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The oldest neighborhood in Miami, Coconut Grove is a sedate enclave that hugs Biscayne Bay about a dozen miles from South Beach—but up to an hour by car during peak traffic—with the iconic Vizcaya Museum and Gardens as its cultural and architectural center.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
4 Sep. 2025
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River cruising is still a more sedate, tradition-minded market compared with ocean cruising, and some travelers may prefer the quieter charms of existing lines.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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However, today’s economic environment presents unique challenges that require a more disciplined and strategic approach to retail real estate investing.—
Andrew DeNardo,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The club’s costs last season were £174million, which should rise to £214m this season, £200m next season and £215m the season after — that’s pretty disciplined.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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A couple with two pricey cars should run the numbers on separate filing this year.—
Peter J Reilly,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Both Delta and Aeromexico said in separate statements that the carriers were disappointed by the department's decision and were reviewing the order before considering next steps.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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Lerman rose to fame around the same time as Gomez, through his role as the titular character in the Percy Jackson movie franchise and his portrayal of an introverted high school student named Charlie in the 2012 film adaptation of The Perks of Being a Wallflower.—
Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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And Norwegians are considered more introverted.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Self-contained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-contained. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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