SUSTENANCE Synonyms: 10 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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Recent Examples of sustenance These seeds are rich in fats and protein, providing sustenance for many birds and animals. —

Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026 In Tehran, where the minimum wage sits just above 200 million rials a month, the daily struggle for basic sustenance has become a catalyst for revolt. —

Liram Koblentz-Stenzler, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026 The result is a delicious bowl of sustenance, where each ingredient has been utilized to its full potential. —

Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026 The animal’s body was no longer treated as a source of sustenance or knowledge, but rather as a prop for amusement. —

Sam Zeveloff, STAT, 9 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for sustenance

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Noun

An edible garden by landscape designer Lily Kwong offers overseas travelers an introduction to local plants, like the butterfly pea flower, which is commonly used in Peranakan cuisine, and fragrant pandan, which is harvested for use in some of the hotel’s food and drinks.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
The complaint alleges the defendants failed to manufacture, supply and serve food safe for human consumption and violated federal food safety laws and USDA performance standards governing ground beef.

— Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026