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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In addition, satellites can bring remote communities online faster, opening up sustainable business models.
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Scott Williams, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
In ceremonial pomp and circumstance, the Oviedo, Spain-native was honored for her contributions in the arena of sustainable design and took to the podium and presented her theory of hybridization.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 24 Oct. 2024
At the same time, small-scale farmers and cooperatives are working to restore soil health by reintegrating cows and other grazing animals into sustainable farming practices to produce more high-quality, environmentally friendly meat.
—Hannah Cutting-Jones, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2024
The industry has invested significantly in developing sustainable aviation fuels and advancements with electric, hydrogen, and hybrid propulsion systems.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2024
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Scott Williams, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
In ceremonial pomp and circumstance, the Oviedo, Spain-native was honored for her contributions in the arena of sustainable design and took to the podium and presented her theory of hybridization.
—Sofia Celeste, WWD, 24 Oct. 2024
At the same time, small-scale farmers and cooperatives are working to restore soil health by reintegrating cows and other grazing animals into sustainable farming practices to produce more high-quality, environmentally friendly meat.
—Hannah Cutting-Jones, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2024
The industry has invested significantly in developing sustainable aviation fuels and advancements with electric, hydrogen, and hybrid propulsion systems.
—Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Sustainable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sustainable. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.
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