livability
noun
liv·abil·i·ty
ˌli-və-ˈbi-lə-tē 
variants
or less commonly liveability
1
: survival expectancy : viability
—used especially of poultry and livestock
2
: suitability for human living
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The Florida metro area earning the lowest livability rank overall was Tallahassee, which came in at 143rd.
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Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
Striking the right balance between housing needs, infrastructure, amenities and livability is critical.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Dec. 2025
Designer Brian Patrick Flynn told CharlotteFive this year’s build, which is just outside of Charlotte, strikes a balance between bold design and real-life livability, with features meant to appeal to everyone from outdoor lovers to those who prefer quiet evenings in.
—Evan Moore
december 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 Dec. 2025
For those seeking luxury with authenticity, these modern coastal homes are the perfect fusion of beauty, sustainability, and livability.
—Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2025
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Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
Striking the right balance between housing needs, infrastructure, amenities and livability is critical.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Dec. 2025
Designer Brian Patrick Flynn told CharlotteFive this year’s build, which is just outside of Charlotte, strikes a balance between bold design and real-life livability, with features meant to appeal to everyone from outdoor lovers to those who prefer quiet evenings in.
—Evan Moore
december 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 Dec. 2025
For those seeking luxury with authenticity, these modern coastal homes are the perfect fusion of beauty, sustainability, and livability.
—Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for livability
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“Livability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/livability. Accessed 3 Jan. 2026.
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