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Recent Examples of responsiveness
His work deepened and developed under the responsiveness of the academy and a larger and not-yet-balkanized reading public.
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Nick Laird, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
This hybrid design is plush and cozy but doesn’t sacrifice responsiveness or edge strength.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Cridebring told the Statesman on Thursday that the recall centers on concerns that the councilmembers have not followed through on campaign promises, particularly regarding public safety and responsiveness to constituents.
—Noah Daly
april 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 Apr. 2026
The rear 360 x 360 LCD panel is an attempt to address some of E Ink’s limitations around responsiveness and color.
—New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2026
Cookware made with copper is thus known for its even heating and responsiveness to changes in temperature, capable of accommodating subtle adjustments for finicky things like sauces and custards.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
Secession and separation movements broadly reflect legitimate concerns about governmental responsiveness and representation, with experts noting that as people become more disenfranchised from the political process, exploring alternative solutions becomes a natural response to systemic dysfunction.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Earlier this week, another Microsoft representative detailed plans to improve the OS's responsiveness.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
Through careful tuning of an extended Kalman filter and by taking advantage of bamboo’s natural vibration-damping properties, the system slashes control latency from 15–20 milliseconds down to just 8–10 milliseconds, enhancing responsiveness while keeping flight stable.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026
Nick Laird, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
This hybrid design is plush and cozy but doesn’t sacrifice responsiveness or edge strength.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Cridebring told the Statesman on Thursday that the recall centers on concerns that the councilmembers have not followed through on campaign promises, particularly regarding public safety and responsiveness to constituents.
—Noah Daly
april 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 Apr. 2026
The rear 360 x 360 LCD panel is an attempt to address some of E Ink’s limitations around responsiveness and color.
—New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2026
Cookware made with copper is thus known for its even heating and responsiveness to changes in temperature, capable of accommodating subtle adjustments for finicky things like sauces and custards.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
Secession and separation movements broadly reflect legitimate concerns about governmental responsiveness and representation, with experts noting that as people become more disenfranchised from the political process, exploring alternative solutions becomes a natural response to systemic dysfunction.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Earlier this week, another Microsoft representative detailed plans to improve the OS's responsiveness.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
Through careful tuning of an extended Kalman filter and by taking advantage of bamboo’s natural vibration-damping properties, the system slashes control latency from 15–20 milliseconds down to just 8–10 milliseconds, enhancing responsiveness while keeping flight stable.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsiveness
Noun
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Bell, whose screen roles have long radiated decency and sensitivity, channels that guilelessness once more, only to expose it as yet another façade that helps Niall to conceal his darker impulses.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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The wind, temperature changes, and even a light touch can trigger redness and sensitivity.—
Devon Abelman,
Allure,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Moon moves through your 1st House of Identity, bringing focus to your feelings and responses.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Violence can come from feelings of powerlessness and desperation.—
Max Gao,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Jump Source bring this combination of club-music renown and their pop sensibilities to Fold.—
Reid BG,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 2026
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The show was built around a collective of performers including Knoxville, Steve-O, Chris Pontius, Dave England, Wee Man, Preston Lacy, Bam Margera and the late Ryan Dunn who brought their DIY, skate-punk sensibility to a series of increasingly ambitious and dangerous stunts.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Responsiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsiveness. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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