ALIVENESS Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

aliveness

noun

Definition of aliveness

as in consciousness

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Recent Examples of aliveness Instead of cultivating the rough aliveness of our humanity, these tools seem geared toward replacing our clunky human efforts. — Rebekah Taussig, Time, 7 July 2026 The perception of aliveness is part of what keeps us alive. — Jenny Odell, Longreads, 2 June 2026 As such, the primary goal of introducing novelty into a relationship is simply to reintroduce aliveness. — Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026 Out in a rainstorm because sometimes that can be just as appealing as watching it from behind warm windows—there is a natural craving for weather to confirm one’s aliveness, and as with storms the same can be true of being out in strong winds, or heavy snowfall, or dense mist. — Literary Hub, 11 May 2026 The curious thing was, the source of this aliveness seemed to be located in moments in which the group did absolutely nothing. — Daniel Coyle, Big Think, 3 Feb. 2026 With this in mind, the first outer planet shift of the new year happens on January 26, when Neptune enters Aries until May 2038 and will begin a slow, but radical, transformation on how the collective frames identity, autonomy, freedom, and aliveness. — Colin Bedell, Them., 16 Dec. 2025 That aliveness and sense of immediacy are what animate Woolf’s prose—and her heroine. — Hillary Kelly, The Atlantic, 5 Aug. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for aliveness

Noun

Light enters, and an image is reflected, but one’s consciousness is scaleable, elastic, shrinkable to the space within the glass.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
Yet one of China’s leading robot startup founders thinks there are still a few years before robots truly break into the public consciousness.

— Angelica Ang, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of consciousness

Noun

The mindfulness content will include meditation exercises, but also content from doctors, therapists and psychologists, not to mention former ABC News correspondent Dan Harris, who left ABC five years ago to focus on his meditation company.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026
On Malta, the adults-only Verdala Wellness Hotel, Corinthia Palace, Phoenicia, and ME Malta offer pools, spacious spas, focused workouts, and mindfulness activities designed to restore and rejuvenate the mind, body, and spirit.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of mindfulness

Noun

Now Jackie has red contact lenses that help with her extreme sensitivity to bright light, like ordinary daylight.

— Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Veterinarian Kelly Hood adds that dogs with skin or respiratory sensitivities are especially vulnerable to irritation.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of sensitivity

Noun

There’s a receptiveness to Helaena that at times can be really funny but also played up the tragedy of her arc this season.

— Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
The team also found that residents in the Sardinian Blue Zone had higher levels of curiosity and receptiveness to new ideas in general, and were more adept at understanding and sharing their emotions.

— Refractor, Refractor, 27 July 2026

Definition of receptiveness

Noun

Sirianni sees Smith’s attentiveness in team meetings, his extra work in the weight room on his own time, and his extra work before and after practices.

— Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Tornare remarked on Koons’ attentiveness and deep involvement, from overall concepts to the smallest design cues.

— Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of attentiveness

Noun

Specialized cells in the eyes detect changes in light and communicate with the brain’s circadian system, helping coordinate processes such as alertness and sleep.

— Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026
Drinking water in the morning may improve alertness and reaction speed.

— Merve Ceylan, HEALTH, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of alertness

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