as in independent
able to take care of oneself or itself without outside help
the college student worked nights so that he would be self-sufficient
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Recent Examples of self-sufficient
And in true off-grid fashion, the compound is said to be fully self-sufficient, with provisions for food and water.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 May 2025
The ‘60s also gave rise to the self-sufficient Black Panther Party throughout the nation, and topics that seem to be taboo in 2025 were front and center in the ‘60s.
—Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2025
Being prepared and self-sufficient while exploring this area is key, especially during the staff shortage.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 5 May 2025
Standard fat transfer procedures—when performed with meticulous technique—are already effective and self-sufficient for restoring volume and improving contour.
—Parizaad Khan Sethi, Allure, 2 May 2025
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 May 2025
The ‘60s also gave rise to the self-sufficient Black Panther Party throughout the nation, and topics that seem to be taboo in 2025 were front and center in the ‘60s.
—Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2025
Being prepared and self-sufficient while exploring this area is key, especially during the staff shortage.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 5 May 2025
Standard fat transfer procedures—when performed with meticulous technique—are already effective and self-sufficient for restoring volume and improving contour.
—Parizaad Khan Sethi, Allure, 2 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-sufficient
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-sufficient
independent
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And, independent of her adaptations, Reid and her childhood friend Ashley Rodger wrote a jukebox Chicks musical, Goodbye, Earl, about two friends who team up to kill one’s abusive husband, with the Chicks signed on as executive producers.—
Lucy Feldman,
Time,
15 May 2025
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The independent lab also tested another 66 samples of nine ancient grains: amaranth, barley, buckwheat, bulgur, couscous, farro, millet, quinoa and spelt. Results showed rice purchased by shoppers contained 28 times more arsenic than the alternative grains.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
15 May 2025
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“Self-sufficient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-sufficient. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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