responsiveness

noun

as in sensitivity

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Recent Examples of responsiveness This observation led me to develop the concept of Formidable Agility, an approach to organizational design that balances structural strength with adaptive responsiveness. — Kumar Rupesh, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 The latency is reduced by 17 to 30 milliseconds, enhancing responsiveness and eliminating lag. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026 In reality, Loesby contends, many struggles reflect predictable structural mismatches — a lawyer who prefers depth and analysis struggling in a role that rewards constant responsiveness, or one who thrives on collaboration disengaging in isolation. — Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 The Italian outsole manufacturer developed XS Dura to combine the responsiveness expected from a road-running shoe with the traction and durability required on less predictable surfaces. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026 DeSantis said the leadership switch would not hinder the state's emergency responsiveness. — CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026 Leaders in each unit were frustrated that their counterparts didn’t seem to appreciate the need for policy consistency or market responsiveness. — Alison Wood Brooks, Harvard Business Review, 17 Aug. 2026 Our purpose in glorifying Him – our responsiveness to Him – is as God-impelled and empowered as is His responsibility to us. — Judith Hardy Olson, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsiveness
  1. sensitivity
  2. feelings
  3. sensibility
Noun
  • Nonetheless, no agreements have been reached yet, partly because of the complexities of the issues surrounding AI, as well as sensitivities around how Hollywood talent and unions would react, the sources said.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Besides a wide-field infrared camera that matches Hubble’s sensitivity but is 1,000 times faster, Roman holds an instrument to block out starlight.
    — Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of sensitivity
Noun
  • Ask South Florida and Iowa State fans for their feelings on the roster raids Alex Golesh and Matt Campbell did at Auburn and Penn State.
    — Matt Baker, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • But still, when beloved attractions starring The Muppets, vikings or an 80-foot sea monster leave the parks to make way for contemporary makeovers, people have feelings about it.
    — Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of feelings
Noun
  • Laika has since carved out a sensibility more surreal and more idiosyncratic than the output of animation factories like Pixar or Illumination.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Americans have conflicting sensibilities about the comparative virtues of investing money and paying down debt.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of sensibility

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“Responsiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsiveness. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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