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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
Whether that means living tiny on a beautiful plot of land or looking to add more livable square footage to your backyard, this open tiny home with lots of charm has endless possibilities at only 209 square feet.
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Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
The six-bedroom residence, currently Bethesda’s third most expensive listing, measures in with 13,700 square feet of livable interiors across four levels.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2025
Earth has been pushed past multiple physical and chemical boundaries crucial for keeping the world a livable place.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2025
The researchers looked beyond climate change and greenhouse gas emissions to factors including biodiversity, land use, water quality and agricultural pollution — and concluded that food systems are the biggest culprit in pushing Earth to the brink of thresholds for a livable planet.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
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Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
The six-bedroom residence, currently Bethesda’s third most expensive listing, measures in with 13,700 square feet of livable interiors across four levels.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2025
Earth has been pushed past multiple physical and chemical boundaries crucial for keeping the world a livable place.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2025
The researchers looked beyond climate change and greenhouse gas emissions to factors including biodiversity, land use, water quality and agricultural pollution — and concluded that food systems are the biggest culprit in pushing Earth to the brink of thresholds for a livable planet.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for livable
Adjective
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Or has our world become a little bit too inhabitable?—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Oct. 2025
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With the pay increase in playing ball overseas, athletes still live in inhabitable conditions and sacrifice familial memories.—
Essence,
Essence,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Its sleek, slim-fit design and elastic waistband make for a fit that’s professional yet comfortable, and its ankle-skimming length is ideal for showing off cute loafers, sneakers, or other fall shoes.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Advance fiber recovery processes and high-quality spinning ensure the fabric is durable, comfortable and maintains an authentic denim look.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Livable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/livable. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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