self-contained

adjective

Definition of self-containednext
1
as in independent

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2
as in staid

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3
as in self-sufficient

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Recent Examples of self-contained To make the power bank self-contained, it is supplied with a pair of cables for charging multiple devices. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025 Nearby, the guest house is self-contained with a kitchen and dining area. — Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2025 They are self-contained with all necessary components included. — John Natale, Hartford Courant, 26 Dec. 2024 Like the 2024 version of the vampire tale, the original ending of 1922’s Nosferatu was self-contained, as was the only other notable remake of the film, Werner Herzog’s 1979 Nosferatu starring Klaus Kinski. — Tim Lammers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for self-contained
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-contained
  1. independent
  2. staid
  3. self-sufficient
  4. discrete
  5. sedate
  6. disciplined
  7. separate
  8. introverted
Adjective
  • Luminate, the independent data provider to the Billboard charts, completes a thorough review of all data submissions used in compiling the weekly chart rankings.
    — Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Founded in 2002, Film Movement distributes award-winning independent and international films, having released more than 300 feature films from festivals worldwide.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of independent
Adjective
  • Even the relatively staid premiere stole a handful of grim chuckles thanks to its guest star’s exceedingly blasé delivery of impossibly bleak news.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Even the comparatively staid book-publishing industry relies on major investments in a few mega-best-sellers to achieve profitability.
    — Cal Newport, The New Yorker, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of staid
Adjective
  • As the self-sufficient adolescent Ari, Bateman delivers a performance wise beyond her years, with whip-smart comedic and dramatic timing born from instinctive avoidance.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Gradually, the teams are finding their own feet financially, with six teams now self-sufficient and six still requiring backing from SailGP.
    — Andrew Rice, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of self-sufficient
Adjective
  • The request, filed Tuesday, also described the couple's discrete lifestyle in Santa Fe since Hackman's retirement.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The Associated Press reported that the petition detailed Gene and Betsy's discrete lifestyle in Santa Fe.
    — Janelle Ash, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of discrete
Adjective
  • The primary suite is a more sedate space with a ribbon of windows looking into the surrounding treetops.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2025
  • But its adults-only Hideaway area – one of eight neighborhoods on board – is more sedate.
    — Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
Definition of sedate
Adjective
  • Their integration into the cybersecurity workforce not only mitigates these risks but also capitalizes on a disciplined and mission-oriented talent pool.
    — Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Anecdotal evidence and formal studies alike point out that women, on average, may achieve higher returns by sticking to disciplined strategies, trading less frequently and focusing on fundamentals.
    — Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Definition of disciplined
Adjective
  • The midfielder travelled to the United States for separate trial periods but decided against a move.
    — Colin Millar, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Lena Green, the executive director of the center, opens the door to the clinic, in a separate building around the corner from the church.
    — Katia Riddle, NPR, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of separate
Adjective
  • Lochlan is the younger brother, shy and introverted and clearly in the shadow of him.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Your responsibilities will include developing research goals, allocating resources, and evaluating project outcomes—work that rewards your introverted tendencies toward careful planning and thoughtful analysis.
    — Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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