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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Over by Union Market, James Beard winner Edward Lee experiments with sustainable fine dining at the 22-seat tasting room Shia (reservations required).
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Anna Spiegel, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
Unless interest rates take a sustainable path lower, Bouley said the rise in new and existing home inventory will put downward pressure on home prices.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
The jackets transition between day and night and are designed with high-quality, sustainable materials that reflect both brands’ dedication to craftsmanship and responsible production.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
Many appreciate that the toys are made with sustainable materials, and Lalo offers a donation program to reduce waste.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
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Anna Spiegel, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
Unless interest rates take a sustainable path lower, Bouley said the rise in new and existing home inventory will put downward pressure on home prices.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
The jackets transition between day and night and are designed with high-quality, sustainable materials that reflect both brands’ dedication to craftsmanship and responsible production.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
Many appreciate that the toys are made with sustainable materials, and Lalo offers a donation program to reduce waste.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
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 22 Dec. 2024.
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