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as in justifiable
capable of being defended with good reasoning against verbal attack
a line of argument that is probably not sustainable in a public forum against skilled debaters
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as in verifiable
capable of being proven as true or real
has no sustainable claim to the property without a deed or some other document
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as in endurable
capable of being endured
the general didn't think that such heavy casualties could be sustainable for much longer
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Recent Examples of sustainable
This mattress wouldn’t be a good option for someone who is looking for an organic or sustainable mattress.
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2025
The Patriots are betting that Williams’ production over the second half of the regular season and entire Eagles playoff run (including two sacks in the Super Bowl) not only offered a peek at his future, but is sustainable moving forward.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 10 Mar. 2025
Her latest ready-to-wear collection features tailored pieces created using sustainable practices such as using deadstock fabrics and eliminating plastic use.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Here Are All The Companies Cutting DEI Programs The core challenge – and opportunity – for business remains: to innovate to create sustainable value, for the long term.
—Mary Johnstone-Louis, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2025
The Patriots are betting that Williams’ production over the second half of the regular season and entire Eagles playoff run (including two sacks in the Super Bowl) not only offered a peek at his future, but is sustainable moving forward.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 10 Mar. 2025
Her latest ready-to-wear collection features tailored pieces created using sustainable practices such as using deadstock fabrics and eliminating plastic use.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Here Are All The Companies Cutting DEI Programs The core challenge – and opportunity – for business remains: to innovate to create sustainable value, for the long term.
—Mary Johnstone-Louis, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sustainable
Adjective
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In many cases, anger and resentment are valid, justifiable responses in conflict.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Many promising young people, making government service as a career, have been suddenly fired without justifiable reason.—
Peter Buonome,
Hartford Courant,
5 Mar. 2025
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Americans should recommit to the mainstream media, who are the only news reporters who have journalistic standards like multiple sourcing, verifiable information and editorial review.—
Letters to the Editor,
Orlando Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2025
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Tailor messages to different audiences, and back claims with verifiable data to avoid greenwashing.—
Mahmood Mirza,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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His comments come as Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman brokered a meeting between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov this week in Riyadh to devise an endurable end to the war in Ukraine.—
David Catanese,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2025
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But for the past few weeks, it's made being trapped on the couch much more endurable, and even enjoyable, for me and my family.—
Adrienne So,
WIRED,
1 Apr. 2020
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In the first instance, companies should conduct pilot programs and identify specific use cases where AI can deliver quick, demonstrable wins.—
Alexander Clausbruch,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Activist campaigns targeting specific corporations have had a demonstrable impact in recent years.—
Russell Leung,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2025
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When asked about commercial goals for Tsunami Sea — considering that Eternal Blue peaked at No. 13 on the Billboard 200, its follow-up could become the band’s first 10 entry — Mageau shrugs off anything empirical.—
Jason Lipshutz,
Billboard,
7 Mar. 2025
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There's empirical evidence that supports the fact that all kinds of diverse projects do well and make money.—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
refinery29.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Sustainable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sustainable. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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