sustained
Held without breaking
Sustained describes something that continues without interruption or weakening over time.
A sustained effort or sustained growth persists steadily rather than occurring in bursts.
In legal contexts, when a judge says "sustained," they are upholding an attorney's objection, ruling it valid.
The word emphasizes duration and consistency: The team's sustained pressure finally broke through the defense.
Sustained injuries or damage are those that have been received or incurred.
Made to last longer
- extendedLengthened in time or space
- ongoingIn progress now
- uninterruptedContinuing without a stop
- lastingContinuing through time
persistent · protracted · maintained · drawn-out · long-running · steady · unbroken · ceaseless
Capacity for sustained effort
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
grit · persistence · determination · marathon · toughness · steadfastness · durability · hardiness
Short written record
fermata · legato · resonance · vibrato · chord · crescendo · decrescendo · fortissimo
Confirmed as true or acceptable
- confirmedEstablished as accurate
- ratifiedFormally approved, made official
- endorsedOfficially approved or supported
- vindicatedCleared of accusation
corroborated · backed · sanctioned · approved · justified · authenticated · recognized · certified
Supplying monetary resources
- sponsorshipFunded endorsement arrangement
- backingAid or sponsorship
- patronageSupporter's financial backing
- subsidyFinancial assistance from government
grants · donations · contributions · endowment · aid · assistance · investment · philanthropy
prolonged
Made to last longer
- extendedLengthened in time or space
- ongoingIn progress now
- uninterruptedContinuing without a stop
lasting · persistent · protracted · maintained · drawn-out · long-running · steady · unbroken · ceaseless · incessant
stamina
Capacity for sustained effort
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
tenacity · grit · persistence · determination · marathon · toughness · steadfastness · durability · hardiness · longevity
note
Short written record
drone · fermata · legato · resonance · vibrato · chord · crescendo · decrescendo · fortissimo · pianissimo
validated
Confirmed as true or acceptable
- confirmedEstablished as accurate
- ratifiedFormally approved, made official
- endorsedOfficially approved or supported
vindicated · corroborated · backed · sanctioned · approved · justified · authenticated · recognized · certified · established
funding
Supplying monetary resources
- sponsorshipFunded endorsement arrangement
- backingAid or sponsorship
- patronageSupporter's financial backing
subsidy · grants · donations · contributions · endowment · aid · assistance · investment · philanthropy · benefaction
- time wordsminute, hour, day, now, soon
- courtroomjudge, jury, oath taking, lawyer, bench
- courtroom expressionsobjection, overruled, all rise, guilty, not guilty
- intensity levelshigh, low, moderate, medium, intense
- music wordsacoustic, melodic, harmonic, rhythmic, bass
- sound qualitiesloudness, pitch, tone, faintness, clarity
sustainedintermittent
Occurring at irregular intervals
sporadic · interrupted · discontinuous · broken · periodic
- environmental sustainabilityMaintaining natural systems indefinitely
- sustainable woodEthically sourced timber
- sustainable housingDwellings minimizing environmental harm
- sustainable energyInexhaustible, eco-friendly power sources
- sustainable growthContinuable long-term expansion
- sustainable livingLifestyle minimizing environmental harm
sustain, sustainable, sustaining, sustains, unsustainable, sustainability, sustainer, sustainment