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as in independent
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as in self-sufficient
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Recent Examples of self-contained
The overall feel is calm, self-contained, and deliberately low-key—an easy place to settle into the slower rhythm of Tulum.
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Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026
Downtown Miami is about 20 minutes away, yet the island feels self-contained and intentionally slow-paced.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
The whole unit is ruggedized and self-contained.
—New Atlas, 2 Dec. 2025
But Nobody’s Girl floats free, self-assured and self-contained—a true American tragedy.
—Julia Hass, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
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Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 27 Jan. 2026
Downtown Miami is about 20 minutes away, yet the island feels self-contained and intentionally slow-paced.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
The whole unit is ruggedized and self-contained.
—New Atlas, 2 Dec. 2025
But Nobody’s Girl floats free, self-assured and self-contained—a true American tragedy.
—Julia Hass, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-contained
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-contained
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Take control of your money with CNBC Select CNBC Select is editorially independent and may earn a commission from affiliate partners on links.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
3 May 2026
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And as independent fishermen, that's very difficult.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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Designer Kit Kemp has created a place that's the antithesis of the staid, neutral-heavy luxury options in the area.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Apr. 2026
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Unlike its staid, variety‑show predecessors, there was no paste‑up scenery, no corny costumes, and no announcers with Oxbridge accents.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
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Lilacs are relatively self-sufficient yet require some care and attention to maintain their vigor.—
Emily Leahy,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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The vehicle aims to promote the local production of critical goods and make the country more self-sufficient.—
Dominic Dudley,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Mercifully, those connections are not forged across time and space; all three stories remain discrete, never approaching a moment of grandiose metaphysical convergence.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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Online records from Sacramento Superior Court show 12 discrete misdemeanor and 10 distinct felony cases dating back to 1994, including a felony case from 2012 in which he was sentenced as part of a plea deal.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
6 May 2026
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At 113 feet tall, the one-time tallest coaster in the world seems almost sedate by today’s thrill ride standards.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Shore Excursions Shore excursions range from highly active adventures to more sedate cultural experiences.—
Aaron Saunders,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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The current administration has taken a more disciplined approach to accountability, and congressional Republicans have been more engaged in providing the kind of oversight the Constitution envisions.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Schools as a grassroots power base also helps explain why the people of Minneapolis were able to mount a disciplined and effective defense against ICE when its agents began kidnapping their children on their way to and from school.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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So, whether or not there's a deal, whether there's military action, the legal argument is a separate issue.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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Companies cannot unilaterally lay off employees or cut salaries due to technological progress, the court said in a separate statement, citing the same case.—
Victor Swezey,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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The main character is an introverted English teacher named Richard Garay, who lives a very quiet and small life, in the shadow of his widowed mother.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
6 May 2026
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Such could also be said of May Heinecke for her nuanced portrayal of the most introverted sister, Beth, and Audrey Parker as the explosively ebullient youngest, Amy.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Self-contained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-contained. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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