as in excited
showing urgent desire or interest
management is very desirous of finishing the project on time and within budget
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Recent Examples of desirous
Here is my coven of women authors and their pariah creation—sometimes literal monsters, sometimes the monster of the desirous self.
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Diana Arterian, Literary Hub, 14 Nov. 2025
Japan’s Production Committee Model Emerges as Co-Production Barrier Separately, Japanese producers are very excited to and desirous of, coproducing with international partners, but language and culture still remain massive obstacles.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
Proceeding With Task-Sharing Assume that mental health professionals desirous of doing task-sharing are fully aware of the various limitations and potential shortcomings.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
Many enthusiasts gravitate toward the elemental 356 A, which is desirous in the same way a thin, non-automatic watch movement can be more satisfying than that found in a complicated chronograph.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 5 July 2025
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Diana Arterian, Literary Hub, 14 Nov. 2025
Japan’s Production Committee Model Emerges as Co-Production Barrier Separately, Japanese producers are very excited to and desirous of, coproducing with international partners, but language and culture still remain massive obstacles.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
Proceeding With Task-Sharing Assume that mental health professionals desirous of doing task-sharing are fully aware of the various limitations and potential shortcomings.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
Many enthusiasts gravitate toward the elemental 356 A, which is desirous in the same way a thin, non-automatic watch movement can be more satisfying than that found in a complicated chronograph.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for desirous
Adjective
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Nicole Hensley came to Ball Arena a year ago, proud and excited to be part of the first PWHL game in her hometown.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2026
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So excited to have properly chilled wine.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Republicans are eager to put Democrats on record opposing the bill’s hallmark components, including proof of citizenship when registering to vote and a national standard for photo IDs at the ballot box.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Mar. 2026
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In a wide-ranging interview with Politico in Brussels, published on Tuesday, the Netflix Co-CEO was keen to discuss new efforts by the EU to regulate the media industry, but appeared eager to put the story of Netflix’s unsuccessful WBD bid to bed.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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He was described as an avid outdoorsman, a diver and a motorcycle rider, and as a devoted family man who was deeply committed to his Catholic faith.—
Ray Campos,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The college junior was also an avid hockey player, his uncle said.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Just around the corner, the hotel’s compact fitness centre lures even the least fitness-enthusiastic guests, thanks to knockout treadmill views extending to the bay.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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Nicky loved to share his enthusiastic talent with his family, friends and fans.—
Jill Lances,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Over a week, readers were treated to a raft of anxious baby content.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
16 Mar. 2026
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Tokyo is also becoming increasingly anxious about Chinese missiles targeting Japanese bases.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Activities and dining options are taken into consideration by concierge staff keen to point visitors in the direction of the best spots for yakitori or souvenir hunting nearby.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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Brinson and Gomez have a keen sense of narrative and comic timing and a playful rapport.—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The connection between the antisemitic rhetoric and antisemitic violence is becoming hard to deny, even for the most ardent apologists.—
Nolan Finley,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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Remedios gave an ardent performance during episode 2 of season 29 of The Voice this month.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Desirous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desirous. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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