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
Canada’s perennial concern for political independence rests on the retention of as much economic sovereignty as possible in a world where self-sufficiency is impossible.
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Dónal Gill, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025
However, as China ruthlessly pursues independent innovation, domestic substitution of imports has become a policy priority to ensure tech self-sufficiency in critical industries.
—Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2025
The quiet denouncement of Bob’s martyrdom complex points to people of color’s self-sufficiency.
—Robert Daniels, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
Grant proposals must serve a community need, be technically and economically feasible, ensure that all those actively involved in the project will benefit from the results, and foster self-sufficiency.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-sufficiency
Dónal Gill, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025
However, as China ruthlessly pursues independent innovation, domestic substitution of imports has become a policy priority to ensure tech self-sufficiency in critical industries.
—Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2025
The quiet denouncement of Bob’s martyrdom complex points to people of color’s self-sufficiency.
—Robert Daniels, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
Grant proposals must serve a community need, be technically and economically feasible, ensure that all those actively involved in the project will benefit from the results, and foster self-sufficiency.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-sufficiency
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-sufficiency
Noun
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As this brief survey suggests, the patriots’ success in drawing foreign partners into the war was essential to achieving American independence.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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The forest for the trees Nestled between China, India and Thailand, Myanmar gained independence from Britain in 1948 but came under military dictatorship in 1962.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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While medically assisted suicide isn’t a mainstream cause of any one political party, conversations about potential legislation happen more in progressive circles and often in connection with arguments about bodily autonomy.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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Justice Anthony Kennedy’s original opinion, written in 2015, emphasized ideas about individual autonomy, safeguarding children and families, and maintaining the social order.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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Written by bandmembers Wharff, Ryan Atchison and Garrett Howell, this song makes a stark reflection on the futility of self-reliance, while expressing gratefulness to a higher power for renewal.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
10 Nov. 2025
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This quest for self-reliance is not just about economics but explicitly tied to national security.—
Shaoyu Yuan,
The Conversation,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Self-sufficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-sufficiency. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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