How to Use livability in a Sentence

livability

noun
  • The city scored well for cost of living but was brought down by its livability score.
    — Leada Gore | [email protected], al, 30 Nov. 2021
  • The most affordable is an Ohio city with a high livability score.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2025
  • Another feature that cranks up the livability is the zippered cord port to the left of the door.
    — Adrienne Donica, Popular Mechanics, 23 Mar. 2021
  • Theaters and restaurants were closed in some cities, adding to lower livability scores.
    — Kenneth Rapoza, Forbes, 8 June 2021
  • Jacksonville comes in at number four with a livability score of 84.
    — Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
  • Where are top 10 cities for livability in US?
    — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Fort Collins gets lauded for livability but tends to fall under the radar for travel.
    — Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2023
  • The unique eye-catching design is not at the expense of livability, said the spokesperson.
    — Dallas News, 8 Mar. 2020
  • In the past few years, Saint Paul has done a great job focusing on livability projects.
    — Jeff Pellegrom and Mindee Kastelic, Twin Cities, 21 May 2017
  • The city’s livability score is 85 out of 100.
    — Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
  • The result is high performance, high style and high livability.
    — Tom Voelk, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2016
  • A couple of key outdoor areas add to the small footprint’s livability.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2025
  • The town received a livability score of 75 out of 100.
    — Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Created with style and livability in mind, these designs aren't meant to be focal pieces of the room or something that stands out.
    — Elizabeth Gulino, House Beautiful, 13 Sep. 2019
  • The Mariners could try to sway him on their Japanese legacy and the livability of their city.
    — Larry Stone, The Seattle Times, 14 Sep. 2017
  • Then there’s action on climate change which will determine the very livability of our planet.
    — Barbara Boxer and Nicole Boxer, Marie Claire, 9 Oct. 2018
  • Of course, stepping down to a tamer trim level enhances the Bronco's day-to-day livability.
    — Mike Sutton, Car and Driver, 9 May 2022
  • Styling and livability are two clear points in the Mustang’s favor over the Camaro.
    — Tony Markovich, Car and Driver, 28 June 2017
  • Inside the house, Evans pointed to the livability of a true single story.
    — David Caraccio april 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2026
  • In the end, though, the industrial might of the building may have detracted from its livability.
    — Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 20 Sep. 2021
  • The study makes no mention of slowing sales or concerns about the livability of downtown Portland.
    — oregonlive.com, 10 Aug. 2019
  • For many, local and statewide raises signify the hope of livability in some of the most expensive cities in the country.
    — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2024
  • Across the country, more and more companies pay attention to livability as a way to find and keep their employees.
    — Hannah Denham | [email protected], al, 26 Jan. 2023
  • Bethesda, Maryland, ranked third in the country for livability.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Several pockets, a light-diffusing pouch for a headlamp, a small viewport on the fly, and two doors boost the livability.
    — Adrienne Donica, Popular Mechanics, 3 Dec. 2020
  • Plus, the option to add spacious outdoor living areas can further enhance the home’s size and livability.
    — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
  • The few changes to the original layout were made to maximize livability, light and views, said Thompson.
    — oregonlive, 7 Nov. 2022
  • And that is a problem for the livelihood, the viability, the livability and the economy of a city.
    — Faiz Siddiqui, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2018
  • In the end, the industrial might of the Health House may have detracted from its livability.
    — Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 20 Sep. 2021
  • Pensacola follows at number five with a livability score of 83.
    — Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025

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