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Recent Examples of responsiveness
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.
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026
In this arrangement, liberal arts education is increasingly repositioned around technical adaptation, workforce responsiveness, and industry-facing forms of applied knowledge.
—Dr. Timothy Scott, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
In dynamic scenarios, such as tracking moving targets or navigating complex terrain, the drone’s responsiveness and agility are greatly enhanced.
—Etiido Uko
march 30, New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
Coaches set rates and schedules and are ranked by a tier system based on responsiveness, ratings and repeat clients.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Their great capacity is responsiveness.
—David Brooks, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
According to Peralta, such adaptability can largely benefit industries like manufacturing and logistics, where variation is often unprecedented, and efficiency often depends on system responsiveness.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Considering how often people ignore actual invitations, Miss Manners is reluctant to condone any non-responsiveness.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Ratings are based on customer complaints, transparency and responsiveness.
—Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026
In this arrangement, liberal arts education is increasingly repositioned around technical adaptation, workforce responsiveness, and industry-facing forms of applied knowledge.
—Dr. Timothy Scott, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
In dynamic scenarios, such as tracking moving targets or navigating complex terrain, the drone’s responsiveness and agility are greatly enhanced.
—Etiido Uko
march 30, New Atlas, 30 Mar. 2026
Coaches set rates and schedules and are ranked by a tier system based on responsiveness, ratings and repeat clients.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Their great capacity is responsiveness.
—David Brooks, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
According to Peralta, such adaptability can largely benefit industries like manufacturing and logistics, where variation is often unprecedented, and efficiency often depends on system responsiveness.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Considering how often people ignore actual invitations, Miss Manners is reluctant to condone any non-responsiveness.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Ratings are based on customer complaints, transparency and responsiveness.
—Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for responsiveness
Noun
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Those with conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or other digestive sensitivities may experience bloating, gas or digestive discomfort.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Its ability to combine speed, sensitivity, and simplicity could support future innovations in environmental diagnostics.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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February 19 – March 20 Certain feelings presently require action to be fully realized.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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Those complex feelings were among the findings of the largest study of artificial intelligence in higher education to date, which polled 94,000 students, faculty and staff across 22 CSU campuses from San Diego to Arcata.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Its gently curved silhouette and considered material palette (think warm wood and refined metal) bring an artistic sensibility to functional shelving, proving that displaying and organizing books and other objects can be its own kind of design statement.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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And there are options for all styles sensibilities, from minimalist looks to boho chic outfits and more.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Responsiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/responsiveness. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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