as in independence
the ability to care for one's self
self-sufficiency is a goal that all teenagers should work towards
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Recent Examples of self-sufficiency
By disrupting labor markets, concentrating wealth, and raising ethical questions, AI challenges the assumptions of capitalism and individual self-sufficiency.
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Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
The organization strives to foster a love of learning among children, develop bonding between children and their parents, build family connectivity by hosting events, and generally have a positive impact on helping families move into self-sufficiency.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
But a shift toward domestic self-sufficiency is a slow and difficult process due to challenges with quality assurance and large-scale manufacturing.
—Nahim Bin Zahur, The Conversation, 17 June 2025
Shamkhani sought out self-sufficiency in Iran’s military.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2025
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Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
The organization strives to foster a love of learning among children, develop bonding between children and their parents, build family connectivity by hosting events, and generally have a positive impact on helping families move into self-sufficiency.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
But a shift toward domestic self-sufficiency is a slow and difficult process due to challenges with quality assurance and large-scale manufacturing.
—Nahim Bin Zahur, The Conversation, 17 June 2025
Shamkhani sought out self-sufficiency in Iran’s military.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-sufficiency
Noun
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Ada’s arc has been one of growing independence in baby steps: getting married, having the means to stand up to her sister.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
23 June 2025
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South Sudan endured a bloody years-long civil war shortly after gaining independence in 2011, and the United Nations warns violence has escalated in recent months.—
June 23,
CBS News,
23 June 2025
Noun
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This enables autonomy while still engaging collaboration and cohesion.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Founded in 2011, the foundation has become one of the largest organizations in the world dedicated to promoting females’ safety and social and economic autonomy, according to Chanel.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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Field researchers thrive on a specific set of skills and attributes: resilience, self-reliance, creative problem-solving, and the ability to focus on the moment to decide what needs to be done.—
Sarah Boon
June 25,
Literary Hub,
25 June 2025
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Kouame emphasizes self-reliance, insisting that, backed by government investment in cultural endeavors, African companies can stand on their own feet, ensuring sustainable long-term growth.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
24 June 2025
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“Self-sufficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-sufficiency. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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