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
With Mercury retrograde in your sign starting on the 15th, old fears around your self-sufficiency might be resurfacing.
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Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 May 2025
To develop America first, protectionists turned inward, encouraged economic isolation, and touted the U.S. as the only nation capable of true economic self-sufficiency.
— Made By History, Time, 28 Apr. 2025
This program increases family financial self-sufficiency by providing critical support services that help families learn new skills, improve their own education and/or employment, and become financially secure.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2025
Independence and globalization Alaska is not alone in grappling with the tension between energy self-sufficiency and economic efficiency.
—Brett Watson, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2025
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Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 May 2025
To develop America first, protectionists turned inward, encouraged economic isolation, and touted the U.S. as the only nation capable of true economic self-sufficiency.
— Made By History, Time, 28 Apr. 2025
This program increases family financial self-sufficiency by providing critical support services that help families learn new skills, improve their own education and/or employment, and become financially secure.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2025
Independence and globalization Alaska is not alone in grappling with the tension between energy self-sufficiency and economic efficiency.
—Brett Watson, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-sufficiency
Noun
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The Athletic maintains full editorial independence.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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Her mission is to empower these individuals through transformative life and career coaching, fostering personal growth, independence and long-term well-being.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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In December 1970, Pakistan held parliamentary elections amid widespread demands by Bengalis for greater autonomy.—
Simon Montlake,
Christian Science Monitor,
16 May 2025
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The law is working exactly as intended — helping people facing unbearable suffering to die on their own terms, with dignity and autonomy.—
Christie Golemb,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 May 2025
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Living in such isolation has taught Wendy about self-reliance, but also about the unique warmth of the rural Mexican community.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Research reveals how traditional masculine norms—like emotional stoicism, self-reliance and achievement orientation—directly conflict with practices that enhance leadership effectiveness.—
Anna Barnhill,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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“Self-sufficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-sufficiency. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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