as in open
willing to consider new or different ideas
needed a partner who was receptive to new ways of managing the business
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Recent Examples of receptive
Others are more receptive to the videos.
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Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 7 Sep. 2025
Was Kansas City just as receptive?
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2025
Vidovic related the RedHawks have been receptive to Hannah, and Dowling enthusiastically confirmed that statement.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
During this time, their brains are especially receptive to learning about the world.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
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Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 7 Sep. 2025
Was Kansas City just as receptive?
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2025
Vidovic related the RedHawks have been receptive to Hannah, and Dowling enthusiastically confirmed that statement.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
During this time, their brains are especially receptive to learning about the world.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for receptive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for receptive
open
Adjective
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There are a few elements still in the works, including a spa and the soon-to-open Sycamore House, a board-and-batten structure that will include eight additional guest rooms.—
Degen Pener,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Sep. 2025
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This area of open magnetic fields more easily releases charged particles into space.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Receptive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/receptive. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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