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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
After reigning supreme as the world’s most livable city in 2024, 2023, 2022, 2019, and 2018, Vienna has fallen to second place.
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Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 26 Sep. 2025
Patterned wood walls, stone floors, and textured fabrics create a cozy feel, ensuring the expansive spaces feel nice and livable rather than museum-ish.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2025
Protecting children's right to a livable planet is lawyer Julia Olson's driving force.
—Elisabeth Brier, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
These roadway alterations have been proven to be safer and make communities more livable.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
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Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 26 Sep. 2025
Patterned wood walls, stone floors, and textured fabrics create a cozy feel, ensuring the expansive spaces feel nice and livable rather than museum-ish.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2025
Protecting children's right to a livable planet is lawyer Julia Olson's driving force.
—Elisabeth Brier, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
These roadway alterations have been proven to be safer and make communities more livable.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for livable
Adjective
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Built atop one of Europe’s largest iron ore mines, the land underneath the town has been hollowed out by extensive mining making parts of it inhabitable.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
20 Sep. 2025
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While their home was thankfully spared, the structure is not inhabitable, leaving them unable to return after more than seven months.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Spaniard suffered a small ankle injury last week and didn’t look entirely comfortable on court as his opponent seized on the opportunity.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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Robes are the best way to stay comfortable and cozy at home, especially during the holidays.—
L. Daniela Alvarez,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Livable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/livable. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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