ACTIVENESS Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

activeness

noun

as in liveliness

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Noun

At one time, there was a focus on balancing cleanliness and liveliness in a puzzle.

— Sean McGowan, New York Times, 18 Sep. 2026
For all the liveliness and color of McBride’s dialogue, some of his narration can be flat.

— T. M. Brown, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of liveliness

Noun

These give the driver real-time control over accelerator pedal sensitivity, wheel slip thresholds (with nine traction settings) and cornering agility.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026
Warhound wants to improve canine health and longevity alongside traits such as speed, agility, and scent detection.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of agility

Noun

Indeed, international economists, including those at the IMF, are urging Beijing to spend more on basic welfare — medical cover, unemployment benefits, pensions — to boost consumer spending power.

— Andy Browne, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Critics accuse him of prioritising money and political relationships over human rights, sports integrity and the welfare of players.

— Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of welfare

Noun

Roughly one-third of Gaston households rent, compared with about one-fifth in Union, and renters throughout the region reported substantially lower well-being and greater financial vulnerability than homeowners.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
The Nordic communal goal is a focus on holistic well-being that can be sustained over the long term by every individual, from professional athletes in their prime to elders.

— Lola Akinmade, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of well-being

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