sustainable
adjective
sus·tain·able
sə-ˈstā-nə-bəl 
1
: capable of being sustained
2
a
: of, relating to, or being a method of harvesting or using a resource so that the resource is not depleted or permanently damaged
sustainable techniques
sustainable agriculture
b
: of or relating to a lifestyle involving the use of sustainable methods
sustainable society
Examples of sustainable in a Sentence
a line of argument that is probably not sustainable in a public forum against skilled debaters
has no sustainable claim to the property without a deed or some other document
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In an industry notorious for poor fit and lack of inclusivity, SNAG proves that sustainable products can also deliver comfort, durability, and representation.
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Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Best Restaurants Core by Clare Smyth Located in Notting Hill, Core by Clare Smyth is a fine-dining spot that specializes in modern British cuisine and emphasizes sustainable food made from the finest local produce.
—Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025
The system, known as electrolysis, produces hydrogen (H2) and CO2 that can be stored and used as feedstocks for sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and e-methanol for shipping.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
Companies embracing proactive technologies like those from Ortec will not only navigate current challenges but thrive, leading to more efficient, sustainable and customer-centric operations.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 19 Sep. 2025
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Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Best Restaurants Core by Clare Smyth Located in Notting Hill, Core by Clare Smyth is a fine-dining spot that specializes in modern British cuisine and emphasizes sustainable food made from the finest local produce.
—Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025
The system, known as electrolysis, produces hydrogen (H2) and CO2 that can be stored and used as feedstocks for sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and e-methanol for shipping.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
Companies embracing proactive technologies like those from Ortec will not only navigate current challenges but thrive, leading to more efficient, sustainable and customer-centric operations.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 19 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sustainable
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“Sustainable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sustainable. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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