activeness

noun

as in liveliness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for activeness
  1. liveliness
  2. agility
  3. welfare
  4. well-being
Noun
  • Thus, agency as a concept gained a greater liveliness, from passive effect to active incitement.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Over the summer, Lawrence, like other college cities, switches from the liveliness of young students to the day-to-day of residents who have made a life there.
    — PJ Green June 13, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
Definition of liveliness
Noun
  • The chassis and suspension are heavily revised for enhanced agility and precision, complemented by carbon-ceramic brakes.
    — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Kittle, seven weeks since tearing his right Achilles in a wild-card playoff win at Philadelphia, was seen conditioning with vigor and impressive agility on a side field earlier this week.
    — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of agility
Noun
  • Jarrod Robertson faces two counts of first-degree endangering the welfare of a child, a second or subsequent offense, according to Clay County court documents.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Officers returned to the home later Wednesday morning, conducted a welfare check, then left after about 10 minutes, the outlet reported.
    — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of welfare
Noun
  • The benefits of bioconvergence—the synergy of advances in AI, biotechnology, and bioengineering—matter too much to each country’s economic and societal well-being.
    — Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Swimming also reduces stress as rhythmic breathing and movement trigger the release of brain chemicals such as endorphins and dopamine, which produce a sense of euphoria and well-being.
    — Michael McColly, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of well-being
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