SUSTENANCE Synonyms: 10 Similar and Opposite Words

sustenance

noun

ˈsə-stə-nən(t)s

Definition of sustenance

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 Such a commission would become another bureaucracy that accomplishes little beyond self-sustenance. — Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026 The project’s goals include giving long-term sustenance to successful but fleeting smaller efforts. — ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026 Eating and drinking Situated next to the pool and providing sustenance from early morning to late at night is the Son Xotano restaurant. — Jonathan Samuels, TheWeek, 17 July 2026 To provide that sustenance that gives people life and well-being. — Arkansas Online, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sustenance

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Noun

The company, founded in 1995, has grown through a combination of scale and acquisitions, building an operation that spans much of the food supply chain.

— Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
That allows the team to be on the same page, whether that’s playing time or a dress code in the food hall.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of food

Noun

Adding to the resort’s already extensive list of experiences—ranging from creative expression, fitness, and integrative wellbeing to outdoor adventure, yoga, and nourishment—are several new offerings.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
Sharp pieces can damage internal organs, while stomachs filled with plastic can leave birds feeling full without providing any nourishment.

— Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of nourishment

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