receptiveness

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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. 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
  • Sometimes, what needs to be said will be heard best later — after emotions settle and receptivity returns.
    Glenn Kurlander, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
  • 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
  • This form of beta-casein allegedly makes milk easier to digest for those with lactose sensitivities and makes for richer-tasting than milk with the protein’s A1 variety.
    Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Last August, sandwiched uneasily between thousands in Grant Park, when Sabrina Carpenter invited out Earth, Wind and Fire, and Lollapalooza erupted in surprise, my internal sensitivity switch flipped and, again, tears.
    Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Imaging, detection, and environmental monitoring tools The technology is particularly important for situational awareness in environments where human monitoring alone is insufficient due to scale, complexity, or safety risks.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 12 Mar. 2026
  • The purchase for an undisclosed sum is meant to boost Anduril’s capabilities in space domain awareness, battle management and fire control.
    Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Nora Aunor’s death would continue to send ripples out into our consciousnesses.
    Han Ong, New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2026
  • A week ago, the Queens Royals muscled through an emotional overtime win that stamped their ticket to the NCAA Tournament and launched them into the greater college basketball consciousness.
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Life without that kind of attentiveness?
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
  • This conviction shaped his attentiveness to Jews facing state oppression.
    Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The spa menu also includes classic Thai massages, mud wraps, and herbal compress rub-downs for quick fix-ups or multi-day retreat programs that focus on body detoxification, mindfulness, or self-love.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
  • The luxury wellness retreat is known for its rigorous, multi-day programs centered on hiking, nutrition, and mindfulness.
    Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • 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 18 Mar. 2026.

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