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
Capricorn season begins today, reminding you of the power of self-reliance.
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USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
Learning to cope sans beverages can lead to feelings of self-reliance and ultimately a more confident and in-control outlook on your life.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
Released during a pivotal moment in his career, the track underscores his focus on self-reliance, entrepreneurship, and community upliftment.
—Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2024
Growing up in a blue-collar, deeply Christian home, he was shaped by the Bible and the conservative politics of self-reliance.
—Jeffrey Fleishman, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
Learning to cope sans beverages can lead to feelings of self-reliance and ultimately a more confident and in-control outlook on your life.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
Released during a pivotal moment in his career, the track underscores his focus on self-reliance, entrepreneurship, and community upliftment.
—Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2024
Growing up in a blue-collar, deeply Christian home, he was shaped by the Bible and the conservative politics of self-reliance.
—Jeffrey Fleishman, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-reliance
Noun
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The emotional weight of losing that independence is difficult to quantify, but its impact is profound.—
John Hope Bryant,
TIME,
18 Jan. 2025
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The Athletic maintains full editorial independence in all our coverage.—
Tyler Holzhammer,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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But like those, Polestar has been given the autonomy to stand on its own two feet and forge its own identity.—
Alistair Charlton,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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The system boasted heat and flame detectors, fire retardant, a 2,500-gallon sprinkler system to soak the property and humidify the air for an hour, and autonomy from the power grid.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Another comprises back-to-the-land libertarians who see salvation in growing one’s own food, maintaining healthy soil, and embracing self-sufficiency.—
Benji Jones,
Vox,
28 Jan. 2025
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Ajinomoto’s bio-stimulants bolster the indigenous techniques used by farmers employed by the project, improving yields, enhancing food self-sufficiency, reducing chemical inputs in the drought-prone area and protecting nearby rivers used for irrigation.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Self-reliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-reliance. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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