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also liveable
as in inhabitable
suitable for living in
after we added some furniture and painted the walls, the apartment was livable
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Recent Examples of livable
Meanwhile, child care providers face the pressures of paying livable wages to their employees and the rising costs of insurance and rent.
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Rachel Cohen, Vox, 17 Apr. 2025
Not flawless or cinematic — but livable, meaningful and yours to shape from here on out.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
As of March 26, 59 percent were in Manhattan, 34 percent in Brooklyn, 6 percent in Queens, 1 percent in the Bronx and none on Staten Island, according to a report from the nonprofit Open Plans, which advocates livable streets.
—Olivia Bensimon, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Masi acknowledges that a ban on service charges and gratuities might hurt the wallets of restaurant workers, but adds that a livable wage is the restaurant’s responsibility — not the diner’s.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
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Rachel Cohen, Vox, 17 Apr. 2025
Not flawless or cinematic — but livable, meaningful and yours to shape from here on out.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
As of March 26, 59 percent were in Manhattan, 34 percent in Brooklyn, 6 percent in Queens, 1 percent in the Bronx and none on Staten Island, according to a report from the nonprofit Open Plans, which advocates livable streets.
—Olivia Bensimon, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Masi acknowledges that a ban on service charges and gratuities might hurt the wallets of restaurant workers, but adds that a livable wage is the restaurant’s responsibility — not the diner’s.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for livable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for livable
Adjective
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It’s made from a soft and lightweight cotton and polyester blend that’s ideal for chilly mornings and warmer afternoons, and the longline, oversized fit is relaxed and comfortable enough to wear unzipped or bundled up.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2025
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These minimalist interior designers skillfully incorporate clean lines and neutral palettes to devise interiors that are comfortable and highly functional.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Livable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/livable. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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