sustainable
adjective
sus·tain·able
sə-ˈstā-nə-bəl 
1
: capable of being sustained
sustainable growth
a sustainable business model
And the ratings spike did not prove sustainable for the rest of the evening.—
Brian Steinberg
Brian Steinberg2
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
The study reflects a broadening search for more climate-friendly sustainable protein sources.—Ashley Miznazi
Ashley Miznazi
b
: of or relating to a lifestyle involving the use of sustainable methods
a sustainable society
a sustainable future
… the most sustainable garment is one that already exists.—Angela Velasquez
Angela Velasquez
sustainability
noun
… several boards throughout the state that focus on green building and sustainability.
—Melissa Followell
Melissa Followell
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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The educational freedom account program has been absolutely critical in making that choice accessible and sustainable for our family.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Feb. 2026
By linking pet owners, service providers, and local stakeholders, the organization aims to help communities strengthen reunification, education, and care outcomes for animals while supporting processes that remain effective and sustainable over time.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
The prize recognizes young designers who are making a difference through sustainable practices or community engagement.
—Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 8 Feb. 2026
The goal is to give homeowners another tool to ensure that their neighborhood is developed in a harmonious and sustainable way.
—Kamal Morgan
february 7, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2026
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Arkansas Online, 9 Feb. 2026
By linking pet owners, service providers, and local stakeholders, the organization aims to help communities strengthen reunification, education, and care outcomes for animals while supporting processes that remain effective and sustainable over time.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
The prize recognizes young designers who are making a difference through sustainable practices or community engagement.
—Violet Goldstone, Footwear News, 8 Feb. 2026
The goal is to give homeowners another tool to ensure that their neighborhood is developed in a harmonious and sustainable way.
—Kamal Morgan
february 7, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2026
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 10 Feb. 2026.
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