ACTIVENESS Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

activeness

noun

as in liveliness

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Noun

Thus, agency as a concept gained a greater liveliness, from passive effect to active incitement.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026
Over the summer, Lawrence, like other college cities, switches from the liveliness of young students to the day-to-day of residents who have made a life there.

— PJ Green June 13, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026

Definition of liveliness

Noun

The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025 ranks EI skills like resilience, flexibility, agility, leadership, social influence, motivation, and self-awareness as among the top ten most desirable skills.

— Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Newport Harbor, the three-time defending Sunset League champion, flashed its speed and agility throughout the victory, but especially on its first two touchdowns.

— Dan Albano, Oc Register, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of agility

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National Dog Day isn’t just about celebrating dogs, it’s also focused on promoting canine adoption and welfare to ensure that all dogs live happy, safe, and abuse-free.

— Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
The state closes 15 percent of welfare cases annually for procedural reasons.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of welfare

Noun

Furthermore, gains can go beyond an individual’s financial well-being or a community’s tax base.

— Jennifer D. Kobrin, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026
Ultimately, what Washington wants most is for Iran to interact productively with its neighbors, abandon an illicit nuclear program, and promote the well-being of its people.

— Nate Swanson, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of well-being

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