as in receptiveness
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of receptivity
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
Though the recent ruling applied to immigration, some civil rights advocates fear the Court may be signaling receptivity to greater racial profiling in criminal enforcement, too.
—Ronald Brownstein, Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2025
Confirm certification requirements, logistics challenges, and receptivity before scaling.
—Eric Youngstrom, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Collaborations are a good way for brands to dip their toes into the shoe market and explore customer receptivity to a new category.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 7 Sep. 2025
As George Orwell appreciated, the correlate is that social and historical progress require an awareness of, and receptivity to, both historical fact and competing historical narratives.
—Laura Beers, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2025
Shai Tubali, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
Though the recent ruling applied to immigration, some civil rights advocates fear the Court may be signaling receptivity to greater racial profiling in criminal enforcement, too.
—Ronald Brownstein, Mercury News, 23 Sep. 2025
Confirm certification requirements, logistics challenges, and receptivity before scaling.
—Eric Youngstrom, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Collaborations are a good way for brands to dip their toes into the shoe market and explore customer receptivity to a new category.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 7 Sep. 2025
As George Orwell appreciated, the correlate is that social and historical progress require an awareness of, and receptivity to, both historical fact and competing historical narratives.
—Laura Beers, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for receptivity
Noun
-
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
Noun
-
The document aims to provide clarity and accuracy in reporting, addressing contemporary issues and nuanced terminology with precision and sensitivity.—
Nashville Tennessean,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Oct. 2025
-
The Franco-Canadian and former senior executive at Natixis Asset Management will also need to be mindful of the far right’s budget sensitivities given their readiness to try collapsing the government once more.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
That began to change in October 1985, when the American Cancer Society partnered with other groups to launch a week-long event devoted to raising awareness about breast cancer.—
Dr. Noor Shaik,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
-
The reasons for this are likely complicated and could be a combination of factors, including lack of awareness, barriers to access and fear of finding out the result.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Norwood, a wide-eyed young woman with a yearning for Hollywood success, burst into the collective consciousness over the weekend when Mel’s report from a Zurich Summit panel in Switzerland exploded online.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
-
At his Neverland research island, through the groundbreaking Hybrid process, Kavalier takes in terminally ill children and moves their consciousness into ageless adult synthetic bodies.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
The panelists covered trends—and microtrends—as well, exploring how maintaining mindfulness can prevent burnout.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
-
Of the many ways to reduce stress, mindfulness has been found to have particular benefits for brain health.—
Arianna Huffington,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
That aliveness and sense of immediacy are what animate Woolf’s prose—and her heroine.—
Hillary Kelly,
The Atlantic,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
Viewer Reactions Instagram users instantly flocked to the video, touched by Rusty's attentiveness and curiosity.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
-
Both audiences can struggle with attentiveness, want to be led, and ultimately just want to have fun.—
Nina West
September 24,
Literary Hub,
24 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Receptivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/receptivity. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share