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
Chinese leaders in October announced development goals for the next five years would include greater efforts to boost consumption in addition to tech self-sufficiency.
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Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2025
The effects of Western sanctions against Russia almost certainly have amplified the [People's Republic of China]'s push for defense and technological self-sufficiency as well as economic and energy resilience.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
Its stock rocketed 425% in its Shanghai debut, making co-founder Zhang Jianzhong, an ex-Nvidia executive, a billionaire and giving momentum to China’s push for chip self-sufficiency.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 8 Dec. 2025
The original experiments focused on chronically homeless individuals who suffered from a severe mental illness—people for whom self-sufficiency would likely be impossible.
—Christopher Calton, Oc Register, 4 Dec. 2025
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Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2025
The effects of Western sanctions against Russia almost certainly have amplified the [People's Republic of China]'s push for defense and technological self-sufficiency as well as economic and energy resilience.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
Its stock rocketed 425% in its Shanghai debut, making co-founder Zhang Jianzhong, an ex-Nvidia executive, a billionaire and giving momentum to China’s push for chip self-sufficiency.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 8 Dec. 2025
The original experiments focused on chronically homeless individuals who suffered from a severe mental illness—people for whom self-sufficiency would likely be impossible.
—Christopher Calton, Oc Register, 4 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-sufficiency
Noun
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In some countries, their recent liberation from imperial rule (The Philippines, Iran, Morocco, among others), tinged the era with eagerness for a future defined by independence.—
Diana Arterian,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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Several former heads of the central bank have come out against the move, characterizing it as an attempt to undermine the independence of the Federal Reserve, which is authorized by Congress to set monetary policy independent of the President's wishes.—
Time,
Time,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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McDaniel could have autonomy over Philadelphia’s offense and build a career at a place that’s been a springboard during the past decade.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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As legal risks grow, so does their determination to protect access and bodily autonomy.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This feature turns a power station into a self-reliance tool, especially valuable for families traveling with kids, older drivers or anyone venturing beyond city limits.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
5 Jan. 2026
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Chinese chipmakers have rushed to the IPO market, raising funds that are key to the nation’s goal of technological self-reliance and winning the global race on artificial intelligence.—
Bloomberg,
Fortune,
31 Dec. 2025
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“Self-sufficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-sufficiency. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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