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receptiveness

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Recent Examples of receptiveness 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, 27 July 2026 For me, the New York School is all about instinct and receptiveness. — Joe Dunthorne, The New York Review of Books, 25 July 2026 However, the Lab's receptiveness to training established them as the ideal breed for guide dog foundations around the country. — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 24 July 2026 His receptiveness and work are making an impression. — Will Sammon, New York Times, 5 June 2026 As the number of men sharing beauty content online grew, so did brands' receptiveness to partnering with male makeup artists for partnerships. — Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026 Trump officials have pointed to research on ivermectin as an example of the administration’s receptiveness to ideas the scientific establishment has rejected. — Rachana Pradhan, STAT, 10 Feb. 2026 This receptiveness led to Ockenfels’ favorite pictures from their partnership — inspired by the facial distortions in the paintings of Francis Bacon — in which bendings of glass were employed to warp Bowie’s likeness. — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025 However, Gedan noted there is receptiveness to investment from China, even beyond the oil sector. — Anabella González, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025

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That demographic also showed stronger brand receptivity during the tournament, with World Cup viewers 21% more likely to feel loyal to advertisers and 24% more likely to view tournament ads as credible, according to NBCUniversal data.

— Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
That spiritual receptivity brings peace, clarity, and even safety to others.

— Liesl Ehmke, Christian Science Monitor, 29 June 2026

Definition of receptivity

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But researchers told me that the qualities women now value more than ever—sensitivity, openness, communication skills—are not typically ingrained in men from childhood.

— Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026
As for headlight alignment, the higher intensities and contrasts of LED lights mean greater sensitivity to misalignment than halogen lights.

— Matthew MacConnell, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of sensitivity

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Now, after entering Europe in 2023 with a London store, the brand has its sights on further international expansion, in brand awareness and distribution, with Europe first in line.

— Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
The initiative began in 2016 as a way to honor and build awareness for African, African American and Caribbean cuisine with partnerships, culinary events and marketing campaigns intended to highlight small, local food and beverage businesses.

— Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of awareness

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Like a lot of us who tottered into consciousness in the second half of the 20th century, Les Claypool grew up with cartoons from the family television beaming into his retinas.

— Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 2 Aug. 2026
And where does our personal ego, our consciousness, our soul, reside?

— John Werner, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of consciousness

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In Japan, this kind of attentiveness is understood through omotenashi.

— Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026
Even in novels centered on Millennial inaction or stasis, such as Pond, by Claire-Louise Bennett, a kind of attentiveness is necessary to advance beyond rhetorical water-treading.

— Hillary Kelly, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026

Definition of attentiveness

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In the moment, emotional regulation strategies can include breathing or mindfulness techniques that help calm the body’s nervous system and turn down the intensity of emotions.

— Jessica Griffin, The Conversation, 6 Aug. 2026
Additionally, investing time in self-care and mindfulness practices can enhance your well-being and prepare you for future opportunities.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

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