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
Learning to cope sans beverages can lead to feelings of self-reliance and ultimately a more confident and in-control outlook on your life.
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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
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.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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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
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.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for self-reliance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-reliance
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Avoidant attachment is characterized by independence, as well as difficulty forming connections and expressing emotions.Christin Perry, Parents, 6 Jan. 2025
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In his December 31 report, Roberts expressed concerns that violence, intimidation, disinformation and threats to defy court judgments could undermine judicial independence.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Threatening this autonomy would damage America's relationships with allies and partners who value multilateralism and shared governance.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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The Women’s March turned into an annual event, embracing themes of gender equality, bodily autonomy and preservation of civil rights.Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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For many of us, the traits that have served us well—self-sufficiency, stoicism, and the ability to shut out distractions—may also be the barriers preventing us from embracing the deeper, more transformative aspects of life.Alan Fleischmann, TIME, 15 Jan. 2025
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Those services include aging and adult services, veterans assistance, mental health assistance, public health offerings such as vaccines in addition to self-sufficiency programs such as CalFresh, Medi-Cal and CalWORKS.Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Self-reliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-reliance. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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