SELF-SUFFICIENCIES Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

self-sufficiency

noun

ˌself-sə-ˈfi-shən(t)-sē

Definition of self-sufficiency

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 Ending free movement did not create a smooth transition to domestic labor self-sufficiency. — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 13 June 2026 Beijing's energy self-sufficiency strategy stands out in this context. — Fernanda González, Wired News, 10 June 2026 The supply of properties that check all these boxes — functional ranch infrastructure, winery entitlements, the land and water profile that makes genuine self-sufficiency possible — is finite in ways that new construction can’t solve. — Lindsey Harn, Fortune, 6 June 2026 Taken as such, strategic autonomy is best seen as leverage and flexibility rather than self-sufficiency. — Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for self-sufficiency

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Noun

During the Tuesday hearing, Warsh was also repeatedly asked about Fed independence and his ability to silo the unique federal agency from influence from the White House.

— Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 14 July 2026
To put it bluntly, originalism itself might not have survived the disaster of abolishing Fed independence.

— Noah Feldman, Mercury News, 14 July 2026

Definition of independence

Noun

Unlike physical aggression, coercive control operates through monitoring, intimidation, isolation, guilt and restrictions on a partner’s autonomy.

— Mark Travers, CNBC, 5 July 2026
Today, Tibet retains autonomy but remains under political, military, and administrative control from China.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026

Definition of autonomy

Noun

At camp, children often learn about patriotism, discipline, cooperation, leadership and self-reliance.

— Seth T. Kannarr, Fortune, 13 July 2026
Our founding principles, articulated in 1776, emphasized self-reliance, resolve in the face of adversity, and the courage to compete on terms of one’s own choosing.

— Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2026

Definition of self-reliance

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