receptivity

noun

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  1. sensitivity
  2. awareness
  3. consciousness
  4. mindfulness
Noun
  • The combination of tenacity and tenderness, sensitivity and strength imbues his music with a generosity that evokes childhood wonder and adult complexity.
    Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Pablo Larraín’s chronicle of Callas’ final days also exhibits the tension between sensitivity and authenticity.
    Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of sensitivity
Noun
  • Similarly, another biopharma company, through its localized social media campaigns in Southeast Asia, has fostered greater patient awareness about rare diseases, using Instagram reels and Facebook live sessions to demystify complex medical information.
    Aman Gupta, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • And both have brought awareness to the condition and provided valuable representation in different ways.
    Jenelle Riley, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of awareness
Noun
  • That they are clearly marooned at an undeveloped level of consciousness is no excuse at all.
    James Parker, The Atlantic, 10 Dec. 2024
  • More serious signs of an allergic reaction, known as anaphylaxis, can include swelling of the throat, difficulty breathing and loss of consciousness.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of consciousness
Noun
  • Other Mindfulness Techniques Somatic exercises include various mindfulness practices.
    Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Stress Speed Lack of mindfulness Start with a Mindset Shift Fernandez suggests that leaders make inclusion practical and focus on micro-behaviors, starting with a mindset shift.
    Julie Kratz, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of mindfulness
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