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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But the real prize lies ahead: a future where manufacturers can respond to change with agility, drive sustainable growth, and empower their people like never before.
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Richard Howells, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Upcycling furniture with leftover paint, embracing sustainable choices, and making emotionally resonant design decisions are all part of this ongoing evolution.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2025
While electric vehicles continue to gain ground, sustainable fuel solutions may offer internal combustion engines a counterpunch.
—New Atlas, 20 July 2025
Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth, a Republican, said the state’s program was not sustainable.
—Tran Nguyen, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2025
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Richard Howells, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Upcycling furniture with leftover paint, embracing sustainable choices, and making emotionally resonant design decisions are all part of this ongoing evolution.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2025
While electric vehicles continue to gain ground, sustainable fuel solutions may offer internal combustion engines a counterpunch.
—New Atlas, 20 July 2025
Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth, a Republican, said the state’s program was not sustainable.
—Tran Nguyen, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 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 29 Jul. 2025.
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