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

Flies are tenacious insects constantly in a relentless search for sustenance. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 21 Aug. 2026

As its bright youth flees, Bunck said Cuba is left with an aging and shrinking population fighting for sustenance and power. — Ruby Grisin, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Aug. 2026

But between navigating selective palates, food allergies, social media-worthy lunchbox inspiration, food noise, and the inevitable comparisons with classmates, striking a balance between sustenance and satisfaction can quickly become overwhelming. — Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Aug. 2026

Ponder will be charged with first-degree and second-degree child cruelty, and first-degree child cruelty - deprivation of necessary sustenance. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026