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
The recent move to bolster this industry domestically stems from a bipartisan federal effort to ensure the country's national security and self-reliance in a crucial industry and boost economic development.
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Lily Kepner, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
Being thoughtful and ethical is hard work in a land where convenience and security trump self-reliance and dignity.
—Matthew Liptak, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Nov. 2024
Even today, most immigrants continue to see education and accessing knowledge as central to a good future, seek self-reliance, and want to be good ‘citizens’ and neighbors.
—Janet Bauer, Carrie Berman, Lisa Herrera, Princess Hyatt, Claudette Graham, and Marthe Annan-Kingsley, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2024
However, the move risks deepening North Korea's diplomatic and economic isolation, signaling a decisive shift toward militarized self-reliance over potential reconciliation with Seoul or engagement with the broader international community.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Lily Kepner, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
Being thoughtful and ethical is hard work in a land where convenience and security trump self-reliance and dignity.
—Matthew Liptak, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Nov. 2024
Even today, most immigrants continue to see education and accessing knowledge as central to a good future, seek self-reliance, and want to be good ‘citizens’ and neighbors.
—Janet Bauer, Carrie Berman, Lisa Herrera, Princess Hyatt, Claudette Graham, and Marthe Annan-Kingsley, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2024
However, the move risks deepening North Korea's diplomatic and economic isolation, signaling a decisive shift toward militarized self-reliance over potential reconciliation with Seoul or engagement with the broader international community.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 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 22 Dec. 2024.
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