as in eager
having or showing signs of eagerly awaiting something
anticipant of receiving a holiday bonus, she had mentally spent the money by Thanksgiving
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anticipant
Adjective
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Like Sánchez, many Chicago-area Catholics are making the nearly 4,000-mile pilgrimage to the Vatican to witness the inauguration Mass and other papal events this month, eager to celebrate one of their own rising to become Catholicism’s spiritual leader.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2025 -
Sometimes the person accepting the soft promotion is eager to move up the ladder.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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In 2019, Joker received an enthusiastic eight-minute reception in Venice.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
13 May 2025
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The show gets really enthusiastic and vocal reactions from the crowds — mid-act standing ovations and cheers.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Under the watchful eye of coach Jono Zissi, the program has morphed from a perennial contender into a certified dynasty.—
Clark Fahrenthold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 May 2025
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Behind them, quiet and watchful, Maester Rodrik whispered a prayer to gods long abandoned, his voice trembling with dread beneath the vast, indifferent sky.—
Kelsey Piper,
Vox,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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The ability to be nimble and think on your feet is just as important as anticipatory planning.—
Andrew Frank,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Needs to improve on his anticipatory throws and off-schedule playmaking, but Dart could improve immensely with Kellen Moore’s coaching. 10.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In the novel’s historical re-creation, is there an anxious note to Americans now losing themselves in accommodation?—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
23 May 2025
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An inaccurate diagnosis might lead to unnecessary or risky treatment, and a false positive can cause stress by requiring additional tests and anxious waits for results.—
Max Votek,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Breastfeeding Happy Hour support group: Hosted by the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program at the Florida Department of Health in Osceola County for expectant and new moms.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2025
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One thing is for certain, the legendary former midfielder has work on his hands to get Real Madrid back on track and appease an expectant fanbase that has forgotten all that Ancelotti did for the club just a year ago.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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“Anticipant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anticipant. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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