as in enthusiasm
urgent desire or interest
her desirousness for advancement in the corporation is such that she works harder and longer than anyone else
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for desirousness
Noun
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Great cast members display an infectious enthusiasm that inspires visitors to want to get into their load row and onto that boat and sit down as swiftly as possible.—
Robert Niles,
Oc Register,
14 Apr. 2026 -
Thus began a series of responses that suggested perhaps his enthusiasm is in jest — or maybe not?—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But for average people, the thirst signal is a good indicator.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Bradenton Police Department shared adorable video that showed a parched manatee taking a break and quenching its thirst with some fresh water that was coming off a police boat.—
Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Gen ’s excitement about artificial intelligence dropped 14 points over the past year to just 22%, according to Gallup polling released this week.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Tamas also said there’s excitement about the opportunity a conference tournament presents, particularly for teams that may have battled injuries during the season but can regroup late for a run.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In addition to fevers and continuous, watery diarrhea, rotavirus symptoms in babies and children can also include loss of appetite and dehydration, per the NFID.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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This low-carb, high-fat diet, which was originally developed to help children with epileptic seizures, has been touted for weight loss, appetite control, and mental clarity.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Desirousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desirousness. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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