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
Here, China has a clear goal to boost self-sufficiency.
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Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Beijing has prioritized technological self-sufficiency, boosting domestic chip companies.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
These traces of self-sufficiency only strengthened the couple’s determination to preserve the site’s history.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2026
Tertti is a fantasy of rural Nordic self-sufficiency.
—Boris Fishman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
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Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Beijing has prioritized technological self-sufficiency, boosting domestic chip companies.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 9 Feb. 2026
These traces of self-sufficiency only strengthened the couple’s determination to preserve the site’s history.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2026
Tertti is a fantasy of rural Nordic self-sufficiency.
—Boris Fishman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
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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,
25 Feb. 2026
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What is at issue is the relationship between artistic freedom and institutional independence.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Unlike Chapek, who alienated Disney’s creative divisions by having the media chiefs report to his handpicked ally, Kareem Daniel, there’s a sense that D’Amaro will approach the task with more delicacy, giving Walden a level of autonomy.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
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His work set a precedent for autonomy and creative control as hip-hop became a commercial juggernaut in the ’90s.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Using her magic broom, Kiki opens a flying courier service and begins to experience both the satisfaction and the difficulties of independence and self-reliance.—
Danny Horn,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
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Behind the scenes, the property is engineered for durability and a level of self-reliance.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Self-sufficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-sufficiency. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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