as in enthusiasm
urgent desire or interest
students with an eagerness to learn
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Recent Examples of eagerness
On an afternoon last month at an American Legion parking lot in Bel Air, Maryland, locals—many sporting the Stars and Stripes in cap, tee, and even Croc form—waited for a glimpse of the past with an eagerness history teachers could only dream of.
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Kelsey Ables,
The Atlantic,
26 June 2026
For the three, the moment marked the beginning of a great opportunity for the rookies, who all couldn’t hold back their eagerness to prove themselves.
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Lauren Williams,
AJC.com,
25 June 2026
During the draft combine, Peterson voiced an eagerness to return to on-ball duties in the NBA.
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Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Not unlike Jace, Collett’s experience on the show was defined by his eagerness to be involved; just as Jace demands to go to battle, Collett is keen to celebrate with the smallfolk during his final hour on the show.
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Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
And in their eagerness to join the adult world, connect with friends, and watch their favorite YouTube videos, today’s kids, from toddlers to tweens, are almost universally interested in getting their hands on a smartphone of their own.
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Stephanie Ganz,
Parents,
15 June 2026
Even before the third movie was confirmed, Hathaway — who first appeared on screen as Mia in the initial 2001 film — expressed her eagerness to revisit the iconic franchise.
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Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
When the camp comes into view–which can be in as short as 45 minutes or as long as a few hours, depending on your eagerness for wildlife spotting versus the desire of simply getting to your tent and relaxing—another wow factor sets in.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
The other candidates’ blackout is compounded by the eagerness of debate mediators to interrogate the candidates on other issues while failing to bring up education.
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Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
Kelsey Ables,
The Atlantic,
26 June 2026
For the three, the moment marked the beginning of a great opportunity for the rookies, who all couldn’t hold back their eagerness to prove themselves.
—
Lauren Williams,
AJC.com,
25 June 2026
During the draft combine, Peterson voiced an eagerness to return to on-ball duties in the NBA.
—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Not unlike Jace, Collett’s experience on the show was defined by his eagerness to be involved; just as Jace demands to go to battle, Collett is keen to celebrate with the smallfolk during his final hour on the show.
—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
And in their eagerness to join the adult world, connect with friends, and watch their favorite YouTube videos, today’s kids, from toddlers to tweens, are almost universally interested in getting their hands on a smartphone of their own.
—
Stephanie Ganz,
Parents,
15 June 2026
Even before the third movie was confirmed, Hathaway — who first appeared on screen as Mia in the initial 2001 film — expressed her eagerness to revisit the iconic franchise.
—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
When the camp comes into view–which can be in as short as 45 minutes or as long as a few hours, depending on your eagerness for wildlife spotting versus the desire of simply getting to your tent and relaxing—another wow factor sets in.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
The other candidates’ blackout is compounded by the eagerness of debate mediators to interrogate the candidates on other issues while failing to bring up education.
—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eagerness
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More than one million workers participate, but enthusiasm fades during the Great Depression, signaling that such ownership is fragile without worker protections.
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And when the winning starts, the enthusiasm can leap at record speed.
Noun
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Passionate about all things food and beverage, newness in flavor and technique quench my thirst for information, but so does learning about the people and places behind these movements.
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His thirst would be sated in the second half.
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The three previous World Cup matches in Arlington have brought the excitement, as fans have left with memorable moments from each contest.
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The latest excitement at the nest was the birth of Sandy and Luna, and their rapid growth after hatching nearly two months ago.
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“Eagerness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eagerness. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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