self-reliant
adjective
self-re·li·ant
ˌself-ri-ˈlī-ənt 
: having confidence in and exercising one's own powers or judgment
Examples of self-reliant in a Sentence
a surprisingly calm and self-reliant child
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Building its domestic supply chain China has long had the desire to build up a self-reliant chip supply chain, and many experts say those efforts have been accelerating since chip export restrictions first took effect in October 2022.
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Dylan Butts, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2025
Born in 1951, Knowles remembers his childhood in Russell City and describes a vigilant and self-reliant community.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, the country’s huge gas reserves meant Turkmenistan was able to remain self-reliant and neutral in the post-Soviet era, eliminating the need for any outside international influence.
—Joe Yogerst, CNN Money, 31 July 2025
And this is their opportunity to build a more self-reliant, more confident, and more capable Europe—as well as ensure a stronger and more sustainable NATO.
—Christopher S. Chivvis, Foreign Affairs, 23 July 2025
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Dylan Butts, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2025
Born in 1951, Knowles remembers his childhood in Russell City and describes a vigilant and self-reliant community.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, the country’s huge gas reserves meant Turkmenistan was able to remain self-reliant and neutral in the post-Soviet era, eliminating the need for any outside international influence.
—Joe Yogerst, CNN Money, 31 July 2025
And this is their opportunity to build a more self-reliant, more confident, and more capable Europe—as well as ensure a stronger and more sustainable NATO.
—Christopher S. Chivvis, Foreign Affairs, 23 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-reliant
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“Self-reliant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-reliant. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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