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 Give the unique gift of sustenance and proteinmaxxing with a bag of jerky snacks in flavors like peri peri chicken or lemon pepper. Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 30 Jan. 2025 The tropical wintering grounds — which have low nitrogen levels — greatly benefit from the whales’ injection of nutrients, which can help grow phytoplankton and microscopic algae and can provide sustenance for fish and sharks. Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2025 Korean culture dictates that food doesn’t provide just sustenance, but is a communal activity. Jae-Ha Kim, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2025 For morning sustenance, Demolition Coffee is ready and waiting with fresh coffee each morning, and Buttery Baking House provides delectable pastries and hot meals for the perfect brunch. Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sustenance

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“Sustenance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sustenance. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.

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