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
Smaller-turnout biennial contests conducted at the halfway point in a president’s term tend to bring out the voters who are most desirous of change.
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Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 23 May 2025
These are people like me, whose hearts could fit in my chest, whose eyes could fit in my eye sockets, who were desirous of a lover’s touch.
—The New Yorker, 29 Jan. 2025
The event is free and open to all who are working for and/or desirous of justice and peace.
—Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2024
The mainstay here will be the use of generative AI to aid humans who are desirous of carrying out a forgive-and-forget.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
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Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 23 May 2025
These are people like me, whose hearts could fit in my chest, whose eyes could fit in my eye sockets, who were desirous of a lover’s touch.
—The New Yorker, 29 Jan. 2025
The event is free and open to all who are working for and/or desirous of justice and peace.
—Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2024
The mainstay here will be the use of generative AI to aid humans who are desirous of carrying out a forgive-and-forget.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for desirous
Adjective
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There are so many people who are excited to have me back in some capacity as Superman.—
Charles Infosino,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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Today, scientists are extremely excited about how AI can be used to predict the way molecules interact, transforming areas like drug discovery and materials science.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Now, stepping in Kansas City is shifting to a younger crowd that is eager to learn how to do the dance and continue on the legacy.—
Alexa Stone
Updated October 21,
Kansas City Star,
21 Oct. 2025
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Fadaka-Soetan was one of the eager Lil Yachty fans that followed people onto the field and managed to get close to the stage alongside her friend, Brent.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Kyle, from Toronto, is an avid collector of older digital cameras.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Born in Sydney, Barning owned a construction company and was also an avid fisherman, having won many trophies at previous game fishing competitions, the coroner said.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Lemonheads have played Cambridge parties to enthusiastic crowds of over a hundred people.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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Over 2,500 enthusiastic Google reviews helped propel Ocean Reef Park to its top-tier designation.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Some men avoid the gym or the beach altogether, wear baggy shirts year-round or feel anxious about intimacy.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
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Ottosson says reading the script was an anxious experience in itself.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Although nothing is imminent, club sources say the hierarchy are keen to find a successor and have held talks with a number of candidates.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Shouse says that touring with Frehley was a chance to see the guitarist’s keen sense of humor up close.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Trump met Milei at the White House two weeks ago, and the Argentine has emerged as one of the US leader’s most ardent supporters abroad.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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The red carpet and awards ceremony celebrates footwear’s influential style stars, best brand stories, ardent philanthropists, emerging talents and industry veterans.—
Katie Abel,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Desirous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desirous. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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