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
In recent research on child poverty, economists have shown that nutrition assistance programs not only reduce hunger, addressing humanitarian concerns, but also improve children’s long-term health and economic self-sufficiency, addressing fiscal concerns.
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Andrew V. Papachristos, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
Those participating are required to meet with a case manager who helps make plans for the future, and move individuals into a state of self-sufficiency.
—Reyna Huff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
Such language explains why Europe is now planning for military self-sufficiency in five years, undermining U.S. efforts since the end of World War II to prevent militarization there.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 2 Apr. 2025
For over a century, the group has united women from all walks of life to address critical community issues such as poverty, abuse, and women’s self-sufficiency.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2025
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Andrew V. Papachristos, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
Those participating are required to meet with a case manager who helps make plans for the future, and move individuals into a state of self-sufficiency.
—Reyna Huff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
Such language explains why Europe is now planning for military self-sufficiency in five years, undermining U.S. efforts since the end of World War II to prevent militarization there.
—Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 2 Apr. 2025
For over a century, the group has united women from all walks of life to address critical community issues such as poverty, abuse, and women’s self-sufficiency.
—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-sufficiency
Noun
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That independence gives them the freedom to move fast, speak honestly, and take creative risks that traditional retailers might avoid.—
Catherine Erdly,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Athletic maintains full editorial independence in all our coverage.—
David Betancourt,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Their expertise and training usually have their roots in Western, individualistic contexts, steeping them in ideals such as autonomy, empowerment, egalitarianism, and authenticity.—
David Livermore,
Harvard Business Review,
9 Apr. 2025
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These situations provide excellent opportunities for the other to have complete autonomy over the decisions.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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President Trump wants peace, but also wants fair trade and more self-reliance for the American economy.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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In recent months Daum has spoken on her podcast and written in the New York Times about how the fire has utterly changed her life: A lifelong commitment to self-reliance, inherited from her parents, has given way to a new understanding of the relationship between help and love.—
Charles Arrowsmith,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Self-sufficiency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-sufficiency. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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