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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Spain’s Canary Islands Tenerife, the largest of Spain’s Canary Islands, presents a timely story angle centered on sustainable marine tourism and ocean conservation as travelers increasingly seek meaningful and environmentally conscious travel experiences.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Native plants are a sustainable option that requires less maintenance once established.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 6 June 2026
The main focus were their sculptural vases and vessels made with mycelium, offering a combination of sustainable high-end design, quality fragrances and harmony.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
Antiques were restored and put in prominent places, rooms and suites were upgraded with new furnishings and fixtures, the beloved Café Romano got a facelift, and the energy infrastructure was upgraded, rendering the hotel more sustainable and making space for a new rooftop bar.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Robb Report, 4 June 2026
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Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Native plants are a sustainable option that requires less maintenance once established.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 6 June 2026
The main focus were their sculptural vases and vessels made with mycelium, offering a combination of sustainable high-end design, quality fragrances and harmony.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
Antiques were restored and put in prominent places, rooms and suites were upgraded with new furnishings and fixtures, the beloved Café Romano got a facelift, and the energy infrastructure was upgraded, rendering the hotel more sustainable and making space for a new rooftop bar.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Robb Report, 4 June 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 7 Jun. 2026.
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