as in independence
the ability to care for one's self
some people don't achieve self-reliance until they're over 30 years old
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Recent Examples of self-reliance
This overreliance on parental support may inadvertently signal to employers that the candidate lacks the essential soft skills and self-reliance needed in today's competitive job market.
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Jack Kelly, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Kendrick works in some second-level themes (sisterhood, self-reliance) to the story that elevate the film past true-crime grimness, but none of that works without Zovatto’s crouching malevolence.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 10 Dec. 2024
Business development leaders should underscore how their offerings strengthen U.S. supply chain security and support self-reliance.
—Barry Reicherter, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Broadly speaking, Trump’s reelection will also underscore New Delhi’s quest for self-reliance.
—Tanvi Madan, Foreign Affairs, 5 Dec. 2024
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Jack Kelly, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Kendrick works in some second-level themes (sisterhood, self-reliance) to the story that elevate the film past true-crime grimness, but none of that works without Zovatto’s crouching malevolence.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 10 Dec. 2024
Business development leaders should underscore how their offerings strengthen U.S. supply chain security and support self-reliance.
—Barry Reicherter, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Broadly speaking, Trump’s reelection will also underscore New Delhi’s quest for self-reliance.
—Tanvi Madan, Foreign Affairs, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-reliance
Noun
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There is a distinction between independence and contrarianism.Nate Silver, WIRED, 19 Dec. 2024
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The independence that fueled Russ Meyer’s creativity, however, proved to be more a liability than an asset after his death.Rich Juzwiak, IndieWire, 18 Dec. 2024
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To regain control: Craving more agency, employees seek jobs that offer flexibility, predictability or autonomy.Morgan Smith, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024
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This ideological shift raises concerns about the erosion of autonomy and control for creators, with AI systems prioritizing scalability and profit over artistic integrity.Virginie Berger, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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One nonprofit helps young brides and widows work toward self-sufficiency.Ogar Monday, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024
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To achieve the best results, be open to what could be—like the opportunity to create more flexibility, diversify income streams and promote self-sufficiency.Elissa Kelly, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Self-reliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-reliance. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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