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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Shifting the focus to inclusion A more recent, alternative approach focuses on measuring inclusion to drive superior financial results and greater, sustainable diversity, while avoiding the backlash.
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Paolo Gaudiano, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Guests can dive into the sustainable side of things by snorkeling around the Eden Reef, participating in coral planting, or adopting a coral.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
Hawaii's beaches are disappearing:The uncertain future of Oahu's iconic Waikiki
The ski industry is making investments on a global scale to ensure their operations become more sustainable and to keep people on the snow longer every year, despite the weather’s unpredictability.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
Losing visceral fat can be as challenging as any other weight loss, but making small, sustainable changes in your day-to-day life can help you succeed.22
Diet
Certain meal plans are more effective than others for losing visceral fat.
—Maggie Aime, Msn, Health, 22 Dec. 2024
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Paolo Gaudiano, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Guests can dive into the sustainable side of things by snorkeling around the Eden Reef, participating in coral planting, or adopting a coral.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
Hawaii's beaches are disappearing:The uncertain future of Oahu's iconic Waikiki
The ski industry is making investments on a global scale to ensure their operations become more sustainable and to keep people on the snow longer every year, despite the weather’s unpredictability.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
Losing visceral fat can be as challenging as any other weight loss, but making small, sustainable changes in your day-to-day life can help you succeed.22
Diet
Certain meal plans are more effective than others for losing visceral fat.
—Maggie Aime, Msn, Health, 22 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 26 Dec. 2024.
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