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
It is expected to be focused on building tech prowess and self-sufficiency.
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ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Over the past year, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and his aides have spoken frequently of the need to attain self-sufficiency in defense equipment production.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Advocates for this argue that certain requirements can promote self-sufficiency and would spread assistance across a larger number of recipients.
—Amancai Biraben, Oc Register, 27 Feb. 2026
Goodwill of Silicon Valley’s programs include job training, housing stability, and long-term self-sufficiency, the nonprofit stated.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
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ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Over the past year, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and his aides have spoken frequently of the need to attain self-sufficiency in defense equipment production.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Advocates for this argue that certain requirements can promote self-sufficiency and would spread assistance across a larger number of recipients.
—Amancai Biraben, Oc Register, 27 Feb. 2026
Goodwill of Silicon Valley’s programs include job training, housing stability, and long-term self-sufficiency, the nonprofit stated.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for self-sufficiency
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-sufficiency
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The crisis transformed the American auto market, making smaller foreign cars like Toyotas and Datsuns permanent fixtures and prompting the shift toward energy independence.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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In 2026, the vibrant celebration of Mexican independence and culture will still take over parts of Civic Center, while shutting down Broadway just east of the park.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
18 Mar. 2026
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Attendees could watch autonomy in action and ride in the company’s new SUV, the R2 — all right in Tesla’s backyard.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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The other important factor here is that autonomy increases the possible volume of military strikes.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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Beijing’s decision to double down on self-reliance underscores the urgency of weaning itself off Western technology.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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The latest signals from Beijing’s political gathering have reinforced the view that tech self-reliance and industrial upgrading will anchor economic growth in the years to come.—
Bloomberg News,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Self-sufficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-sufficiency. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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