Synonyms of sustenance

sustenance

noun

ˈsə-stə-nən(t)s 

as in food

something that maintains or stimulates the intellect

my only sustenance on the long flight was a trashy novel I'd bought in the airport

Synonyms & Similar Words

• food
• nourishment
• aliment
• pabulum
• refection

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• candy
• trash
• pap
• fluff
• pablum

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sustenance

The harm from a dramatic AI-induced increase in mass unemployment would not be cured simply with Universal Basic Income, a policy that shares the gains of AI by simply cutting equal checks to ensure basic sustenance for all. — Gene Sperling, Time, 1 July 2026

The winning photos and finalists in 27 categories showcase photography's unique ability to tell global food stories and underscore food's crucial importance from sustenance to celebration in communities worldwide. — Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026

This uncertainty is a compelling reason to think about the future—and the growing need to store the food and seeds that provide sustenance. — Paola Miglio, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026

Many were born and raised in coastal towns where the sea has provided sustenance for generations. — Foreign Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2026