sustainable
adjective
sus·tain·able
sə-ˈstā-nə-bəl 
1
: capable of being sustained
2
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
b
: of or relating to a lifestyle involving the use of sustainable methods
sustainable society
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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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Melinda Newman, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025
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—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 14 Feb. 2025
In the energy sector, AI is accelerating research into renewable technologies, optimizing their deployment, and pushing us toward a cleaner, more sustainable future.
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As these vulnerabilities combine and compound, our economy will continue to plummet, forcing us to take on insurmountable debts that threaten our sustainable development goals.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
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Melinda Newman, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025
The new yarn has applications especially in workout wear, as brands are looking for a more sustainable alternative to Spandex.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 14 Feb. 2025
In the energy sector, AI is accelerating research into renewable technologies, optimizing their deployment, and pushing us toward a cleaner, more sustainable future.
—John Eger, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
As these vulnerabilities combine and compound, our economy will continue to plummet, forcing us to take on insurmountable debts that threaten our sustainable development goals.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
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 21 Feb. 2025.
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