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
Instead of chasing personal brand deals or viral fame, these creators are sharing practical skills, rallying volunteers, and spreading the message of self-sufficiency and mutual support.
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Jason Phillips, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
For the Dedinis, the practice of frog gigging is also a step toward self-sufficiency.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 9 Sep. 2025
At the same time, philosophies like Garveyism, which had emphasized separation, self-sufficiency, and building parallel Black institutions, declined in popularity.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
The giants of Silicon Valley have a lot in common with Laura Ingalls Wilder, who portrayed her life on the prairie as a triumph of self-sufficiency, barely mentioning that the government underwrote the railroads, provided the farmland and tided the family through rough winters.
—Binyamin Appelbaum, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
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Jason Phillips, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
For the Dedinis, the practice of frog gigging is also a step toward self-sufficiency.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 9 Sep. 2025
At the same time, philosophies like Garveyism, which had emphasized separation, self-sufficiency, and building parallel Black institutions, declined in popularity.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
The giants of Silicon Valley have a lot in common with Laura Ingalls Wilder, who portrayed her life on the prairie as a triumph of self-sufficiency, barely mentioning that the government underwrote the railroads, provided the farmland and tided the family through rough winters.
—Binyamin Appelbaum, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-sufficiency
Noun
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The Athletic maintains full editorial independence.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
3 Oct. 2025
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Writing in conjunction with Anil Kashyap, a University of Chicago professor and adviser to the Chicago Fed, Griffin, the CEO of Citadel, said undermining the independence of the central bank could eventually stoke higher inflation and much higher long-term rates.—
Nick Thomas,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Over all, Zimmerman argues, this autonomy has been a positive force.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
30 Sep. 2025
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Can a single individual have complete autonomy over their life?—
Lana Lin
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The nonprofit has helped community members of all ages and abilities through programs that emphasize self-reliance, community and respect.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Sep. 2025
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Ugandans are taking steps toward self-reliance by producing drugs locally.—
Brian Simpson,
NPR,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Self-sufficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-sufficiency. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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