receptivities

noun

plural of receptivity
as in sensitivities

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for receptivities
  1. notions
  2. convictions
  3. beliefs
  4. opinions
  5. attitudes
  6. minds
  7. views
  8. viewpoints
Noun
  • Move beyond antiquated notions of making your first three seconds a logo and a tagline.
    — Phoena Pang, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Sitting on the eastern edge of the Sonoran Desert, Tucson, Arizona, dispels all such notions.
    — Tovar Cerulli, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of notions
Noun
  • Wong’s convictions seen as discouraging dissent Hong Kong once had a freewheeling civil society.
    — Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
  • As governor, Newsom can commute single-felony sentences, but must receive the California Supreme Court’s approval to commute sentences for people with multiple convictions.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of convictions
Noun
  • But Pessiglione suspects that psychological factors, such as motivations and beliefs, also play a key role.
    — Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The company said much of India’s mainstream horror keeps returning to the same supernatural staples and predictable beats, even though the country’s myths, folk tales and local beliefs offer far richer material.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of beliefs
Noun
  • The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the author, as of the date provided, and are subject to change without notice.
    — Sonya Thadhani Mughal, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Now, Cunningham isn’t afraid to showcase her opinions on and off the court.
    — Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of opinions
Noun
  • The 2014 survey examined attitudes toward public stadium funding, not the later Measure C plan; the draft was the Chargers’ account of those findings.
    — Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The difference ultimately comes down to the attitudes of the time, with the '70s styling feeling a bit more relaxed.
    — Michel Mejía, Glamour, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of attitudes
Noun
  • This can be especially uncomfortable when the prevailing narrative holds its own special significance, but pondering such complexities strengthens our minds and our spirits.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Her post was largely met with disapproval during a time when cost of living expenses are very much on people’s minds.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of minds
Noun
  • There are 119 rooms and suites, many of which have views down La Rambla towards the Med, all designed in sophisticated neutrals with luxury touches like Diptyque products, a sparkling wine on arrival, and fluffy robes.
    — Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Lehane said OpenAI’s views are meant to offer an alternative to extremes around AI.
    — Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of views
Noun
  • Receptivity to alternative viewpoints is a wonderful attribute to practice and model for our children.
    — Joan M. Cook, Time, 7 Nov. 2026
  • As a robot moves through an environment, its cameras continuously capture images, often recording the same objects from multiple viewpoints.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of viewpoints
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