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
Moreover, Harry, like Brooklyn, wanted to establish his own identity and path to financial self-sufficiency.
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Martha Ross, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
There’s a clear distinction between healthy self-sufficiency and toxic independence, says Yasmine Saad, PhD, a licensed clinical psychologist and the founder and CEO of Madison Park Psychological Services in New York City.
—Michele Ross, SELF, 19 Jan. 2026
Those lessons instilled in him a value system focused on care, family and self-sufficiency.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
This means both rapid, flexible investments to address urgent humanitarian needs and sustainable support for civil society and markets to help transition from assistance to self-sufficiency.
—Ciaran Donnelly, Time, 11 Jan. 2026
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Martha Ross, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
There’s a clear distinction between healthy self-sufficiency and toxic independence, says Yasmine Saad, PhD, a licensed clinical psychologist and the founder and CEO of Madison Park Psychological Services in New York City.
—Michele Ross, SELF, 19 Jan. 2026
Those lessons instilled in him a value system focused on care, family and self-sufficiency.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
This means both rapid, flexible investments to address urgent humanitarian needs and sustainable support for civil society and markets to help transition from assistance to self-sufficiency.
—Ciaran Donnelly, Time, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-sufficiency
Noun
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Geopolitical tensions, unpredictable trade policy and concerns over the independence of the Federal Reserve all supported prices.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2026
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The selloff also coincided with a probe into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, which perturbed global investors over the potential of a loss of Fed independence.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Legitimacy comes from collaboration with citizens, not autonomy from them.—
Annelise Riles,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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For decades, the BLA has waged a separatist insurgency that seeks greater political autonomy and economic development in the strategically important and mineral-rich Balochistan region, where the Reko Diq mine and other copper and mineral reserves are located.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Encourage self-reliance by giving your child plenty of opportunities to explore without being overly supervised.—
Alanna Gallo,
Parents,
7 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, financial pressures force you to be realistic, requiring clearer boundaries around spending, worth and self-reliance.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Self-sufficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-sufficiency. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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