VIABILITY Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

viability

noun

Definition of viability

as in feasibility

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Relevance

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as in existence

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Recent Examples of viability Meanwhile, the medium was cementing its economic viability; by 2007, print versions of cell phone novels made up four out of the five top books on Japan’s bestseller list. — Literary Hub, 13 July 2026 Memory and chips stocks — The group was under pressure as investors again took another look at the viability of the artificial intelligence trade. — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 13 July 2026 Recent questions surrounding Lombard’s viability as a big league factor this season come with the Yankees getting below-average offensive production from shortstops José Caballero and Anthony Volpe. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 11 July 2026 Matchmakers also do background checks to determine safety and viability of candidates. — Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for viability

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Noun

The more productive debate is over the political result being sought, the feasibility of that result, and the combination of diplomatic, economic, informational, and military tools most likely to secure it without disproportionate cost.

— David A. Deptula, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Scientists say marine cloud brightening could weaken El Niño by cooling key Pacific waters, but major questions remain about feasibility, risks and global oversight.

— Doyle Rice, USA Today, 16 July 2026

Definition of feasibility

Noun

So far in the two-year existence of the young league, which is backed by MLB and led by commissioner Kim Ng, the Talons have cemented an early legacy as a dynasty.

— Molly Keshin, New York Times, 26 July 2026
Opportunity Zone investors skew wealthier There were about 12,800 Qualified Opportunity Funds in existence as of the end of 2024, with roughly 41,000 investors in them, according to the Treasury research.

— Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 26 July 2026

Definition of existence

Noun

His sentencing hearing resumes today as both sides present evidence before the judge determines whether Colt will spend the rest of his life in prison, with or without the possibility of parole.

— Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
There’s also Brayan Bello to consider and somewhere down the line Garrett Crochet, even though there’s the possibility the ace doesn’t pitch again this season.

— Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 26 July 2026

Definition of possibility

Noun

Work commenced on the record three months after Drewchin welcomed the arrival of her first child, Nova, a period in which she was consumed with the reality and potentialities of being a new parent.

— Colin Joyce, Pitchfork, 20 July 2026
Takeovers are at once a timeless illustration of the volatility of crowds—perhaps especially adolescent crowds—and of the much newer potentialities unleashed by the internet a few decades ago.

— Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 10 July 2026

Definition of potentiality

Noun

The appeal also disputes Raper’s assessment of Wilson’s credibility.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 July 2026
Merz took the opportunity to make a series of changes after a senior ally quit as the leader of his bloc's parliamentary group over personal conduct that undermined his credibility.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026

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