SUSTENTATION Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

sustentation

noun

ˌsə-stən-ˈtā-shən

Definition of sustentation

as in maintenance

the act or activity of keeping something in an existing and usually satisfactory condition argues that a new toll is needed to pay for the long-term sustentation of the city's bridges

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as in preservation

the careful maintaining and protection of something valuable especially in its natural or original state the all-important sustentation of Mount Vernon, Monticello, and other national treasures

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Noun

This gives it a homier feel without the weight or maintenance of actual tile.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
Consumers may need to weigh price against factors like car age and mileage — and the potential for costly repairs and maintenance, experts said.

— Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of maintenance

Noun

Blumberg and preservation One might imagine that a man nearing 90 and who was a prominent leader in hospitality has grappled with the issue of historic preservation.

— Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
The concept of fertility preservation should not be a Hail Mary or a last-ditch effort.

— Dr. Jaime Knopman, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of preservation

Noun

The elm is also culturally important to the Northeast, said Gus Goodwin, a senior conservation planner for The Nature Conservancy.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
The elm is also culturally important to the Northeast, said Gus Goodwin, a senior conservation planner for the Nature Conservancy.

— Amanda Swinhart, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of conservation

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