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Recent Examples of receptiveness
Trump officials have pointed to research on ivermectin as an example of the administration’s receptiveness to ideas the scientific establishment has rejected.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for receptiveness
Noun
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Sometimes, what needs to be said will be heard best later — after emotions settle and receptivity returns.—
Glenn Kurlander,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
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That’s a good thing, as the challenges today are no less significant and will require not just receptivity and flexibility, but agility and urgency.—
David Rosowsky,
Forbes.com,
5 Jan. 2026
Noun
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When the estrogen hormone declines during perimenopause, the body’s insulin sensitivity decreases, too, which affects overall metabolism.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
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But the price sensitivity of consumers for weight loss drugs remains a big unknown, which makes greater volumes and more access points important.—
Annika Kim Constantino,Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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The research team aims to explore how the patches can enhance situational awareness and monitor exposure for military personnel in hazardous environments.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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The American Indian Movement, which brought awareness to the need for international recognition of our rights as a sovereign people, was formed in 1968 right here in Minneapolis on the infamous Franklin Avenue.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
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For decades, scholars, activists, and artists have worked to bring these realities into public consciousness.—
Dr. Carlos A Torre,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
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Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless and tasteless poisonous gas that at high levels can cause loss of consciousness and death.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There’s so much attentiveness and wholehearted care that goes into not just showing off, but embodying the resort itself.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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Steady, intentional eye contact conveys attentiveness and respect.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But the best Valentine’s Day present might be growing closer to your special someone through the gift of mindfulness.—
Hunter Boyce,
AJC.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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The hotel is part of the Perseus Group, which aims to create properties that encourage community, mindfulness, and connection.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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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
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Settlage prefers focusing on vitality, or the energy and enthusiasm that contribute to a feeling of aliveness.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
29 Dec. 2025
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“Receptiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/receptiveness. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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