Synonyms of sustenance

sustenance

noun

ˈsə-stə-nən(t)s 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• food
• nourishment
• aliment
• pabulum
• refection

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• candy
• trash
• pap
• fluff
• pablum

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of sustenance

But here's the warning that many leaders fail to heed: Without deep roots, (values and purpose) and a strong trunk (performance system and habits), these achievements—like leaves without sustenance—will wither and fall. —Jennifer Kamara, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024

Our delightfully furry bee friend has stepped up to the nectar bar and selected a purple toadflax (Linaria purpurea) for sustenance. —New York Times Games, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2024

For the female, this ensures a reliable supply of sperm, while the male benefits from constant sustenance, eliminating the need to forage. 3. —Scott Travers, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024

Locally sourced food trucks like Tamale Shoppe and the Phoenix Culinary Collective offered up delicious and eco-friendly sustenance, while readily available water refill stations and a robust composting system minimized waste. —Katie Bain, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2024