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
The Marcharts brought the idea of a more EV-friendly caravan to Dethleffs, undoubtedly one of the more receptive longtime caravan builders thanks to the keen eco focus of its aforementioned Destination Future program.
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New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2026
At the same time, the town has been widely praised by state leaders for being receptive to affordable housing.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 21 Jan. 2026
International reaction to Trump’s moves has been far less receptive.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2026
Jankay’s parents haven’t been as receptive.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
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New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2026
At the same time, the town has been widely praised by state leaders for being receptive to affordable housing.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 21 Jan. 2026
International reaction to Trump’s moves has been far less receptive.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2026
Jankay’s parents haven’t been as receptive.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for receptive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for receptive
open
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Other SentryWorld amenities—including The Inn at SentryWorld, PJ’s and Muse restaurants, banquet facilities, and the Fieldhouse—will remain open to guests.—
Jeff Goudy,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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But an appellate court panel put that decision on hold for the time being, allowing the facility to stay open.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Receptive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/receptive. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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