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Recent Examples of receptivity
Sometimes, what needs to be said will be heard best later — after emotions settle and receptivity returns.
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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
The solstice naturally pulls us toward rest and receptivity; this ritual simply creates a pocket of stillness where the subtle can speak.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2025
This result suggests that the pathway regulates uterine receptivity.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Dec. 2025
The early read sees consumer receptivity to new product launches, and a return to strength in wholesale momentum.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 12 Dec. 2025
More often than not, our receptivity to compliments is a reflection of our conflicted view of our own self-worth, or lack thereof.
—Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Dec. 2025
With Mercury and later the sun in Scorpio, your communication sector becomes supercharged, heightening your psychic receptivity and investigative nature.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Such episodes remind us that philosophy, at its best, thrives on receptivity and the humility to change direction.
—Shai Tubali, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
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
The solstice naturally pulls us toward rest and receptivity; this ritual simply creates a pocket of stillness where the subtle can speak.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2025
This result suggests that the pathway regulates uterine receptivity.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Dec. 2025
The early read sees consumer receptivity to new product launches, and a return to strength in wholesale momentum.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 12 Dec. 2025
More often than not, our receptivity to compliments is a reflection of our conflicted view of our own self-worth, or lack thereof.
—Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Dec. 2025
With Mercury and later the sun in Scorpio, your communication sector becomes supercharged, heightening your psychic receptivity and investigative nature.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Such episodes remind us that philosophy, at its best, thrives on receptivity and the humility to change direction.
—Shai Tubali, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for receptivity
Noun
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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But there are elements of Hoppers that reflect real consciousness research happening today.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
8 Mar. 2026
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Hernaiz’s two-out home run in the 10th inning secured a 4-3 walk-off victory for Puerto Rico over Panama — and likely cemented the kid in the island’s collective consciousness.—
Maria Torres,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Gitano Shala is the property's dedicated wellness space, offering weekly programming like yoga and mindfulness sessions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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After trying somatic shaking, people might be open to other stress-busting activities like mindfulness, yoga, or regular exercise, Langenecker says.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
2 Mar. 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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Life without that kind of attentiveness?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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This conviction shaped his attentiveness to Jews facing state oppression.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Receptivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/receptivity. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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