RESPONSIVENESS Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

responsiveness

noun

as in sensitivity

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Recent Examples of responsiveness This process is known as Real-Time Neural Coupling Modulation (RTNCM), operating with millisecond-level responsiveness. — New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2026 In his hands, their coherence lay elsewhere, in their responsiveness to the situations that generated them. — Julian Rose, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026 This has created an interesting position for Turkey, especially among European brands seeking better responsiveness and lead times and an apparel ecosystem with deep technical know-how. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026 The child was reported to have a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 15, indicating full responsiveness at the time of assessment. — Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026 The pursuit of responsiveness also extends beyond the mechanical hardware. — Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026 Consistency in service, collaboration and responsiveness is a tangible way trust is built. — Kate Barton, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026 That matters in gaming, where responsiveness has long been a priority. — George Toh, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 The Alienware 24 monitor is a no-frills Fast IPS screen with good color quality and brightness, but the real draw here is its responsiveness. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026

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Remaining awake late also coincides with the hours when human insulin sensitivity is at its lowest.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
The Action Button has proved somewhat controversial since its release, with users on social media like Reddit criticizing its placement and sensitivity.

— Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2026

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As Fitzgerald worked on the screenplay, more of his own feelings about women seeped into the story.

— Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2026
Supporters of the death penalty, including some groups representing victims of crime and their families, have argued that the action disregards individual judgments reached by courts and the feelings of victims’ families.

— Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of feelings

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