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
Taken as such, strategic autonomy is best seen as leverage and flexibility rather than self-sufficiency.
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Andrew Latham,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
Homestead communities across the state have been key to economic self-sufficiency and strongholds of Hawaiian culture and traditions.
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ABC News,
3 June 2026
The building integrates perlite insulation, timber balcony structures, 500 sq m (5,400 sq ft) of photovoltaic panels, and a hybrid gas/heat pump system by Atlantic Systèmes, achieving around 60% energy self-sufficiency in compliance with France's RE2020 2025 [green building] targets.
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Adam Williams
may 28,
New Atlas,
28 May 2026
Owned and operated by Denver Rescue Mission, the 100-acre farm has provided housing, counseling, work-readiness training and recovery support in a rural environment designed to help participants rebuild stability and self-sufficiency.
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Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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Andrew Latham,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
Homestead communities across the state have been key to economic self-sufficiency and strongholds of Hawaiian culture and traditions.
—
ABC News,
3 June 2026
The building integrates perlite insulation, timber balcony structures, 500 sq m (5,400 sq ft) of photovoltaic panels, and a hybrid gas/heat pump system by Atlantic Systèmes, achieving around 60% energy self-sufficiency in compliance with France's RE2020 2025 [green building] targets.
—
Adam Williams
may 28,
New Atlas,
28 May 2026
Owned and operated by Denver Rescue Mission, the 100-acre farm has provided housing, counseling, work-readiness training and recovery support in a rural environment designed to help participants rebuild stability and self-sufficiency.
—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for self-sufficiency
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-sufficiency
Noun
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Where Cancer bonds through emotional closeness and consistency, Aquarius needs independence, intellectual stimulation and plenty of room to move freely.
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At that point, the commission would be expected to fully take the reins of holding OPD accountable, potentially raising the stakes of its independence.
Noun
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The First Amendment prohibits such an assault on Gateway's religious autonomy and freedom.
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Any other solution, even one motivated by a desire to protect your guests from harm, cannot avoid also looking like an intrusion into personal autonomy and a negative judgment on character.
Noun
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The strong push towards self-reliance and controlling technical standards stemmed from lessons learned from the US-China trade war.
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When the family moved from Ohio after his freshman year, Klugo’s self-reliance helped elevate the tennis team.
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“Self-sufficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-sufficiency. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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