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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Your steady nature sets a calm pace, so friends feel safe bringing ideas, and the plan grows at a sustainable rhythm.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
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—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Mar. 2026
In addition, animal welfare and livestock technology specialists improve animal health and support ethical and sustainable farming practices.
—Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
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—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 15 Mar. 2026
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Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
Researchers have developed a process that dismantles PET plastic waste into its primary building block, terephthalic acid, to serve as a sustainable raw material.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Mar. 2026
In addition, animal welfare and livestock technology specialists improve animal health and support ethical and sustainable farming practices.
—Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Ahead, experts share the daily habits that can make a meaningful difference in your mental and physical health, along with practical tips for building a simple, sustainable routine that works for you.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 15 Mar. 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 17 Mar. 2026.
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