self-fulfilling
adjective
self-ful·fill·ing
ˌself-fu̇l-ˈfi-liŋ 
1
: becoming real or true by virtue of having been predicted or expected
a self-fulfilling prophecy
2
: marked by or achieving self-fulfillment
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In that sense, beliefs can become self-fulfilling, even when they are poorly grounded in evidence.
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Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
There is no compelling evidence of general medical benefits resulting from the use of marijuana, save the self-fulfilling prophecy of self-reports of users.
—Mike Gimbel, Baltimore Sun, 15 Jan. 2026
This is best encapsulated by the unique self-fulfilling nature of crypto prognostications.
—Malana Vantyler, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Jan. 2026
In a sense, Thomas’s warning that Nina is getting in her own way is a self-fulfilling prophecy.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 12 Jan. 2026
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Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
There is no compelling evidence of general medical benefits resulting from the use of marijuana, save the self-fulfilling prophecy of self-reports of users.
—Mike Gimbel, Baltimore Sun, 15 Jan. 2026
This is best encapsulated by the unique self-fulfilling nature of crypto prognostications.
—Malana Vantyler, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Jan. 2026
In a sense, Thomas’s warning that Nina is getting in her own way is a self-fulfilling prophecy.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 12 Jan. 2026
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“Self-fulfilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-fulfilling. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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