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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Conservation will be an important element toward sustainable water supply but to avoid future water shortages utilities will still be forced to develop alternative water sources that are more resilient to climate changes.
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Bob Maliva, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2025
This iteration just is not gonna be sustainable for this team.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Some manufacturers include beads that are made from recyclable materials like plastic water bottles for a more sustainable filler.
—Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2025
Driving efficiency through better data and smarter planning, because that’s what ultimately leads to more sustainable outcomes.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 9 May 2025
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Bob Maliva, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2025
This iteration just is not gonna be sustainable for this team.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Some manufacturers include beads that are made from recyclable materials like plastic water bottles for a more sustainable filler.
—Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2025
Driving efficiency through better data and smarter planning, because that’s what ultimately leads to more sustainable outcomes.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 9 May 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 14 May. 2025.
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