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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In practice that means less competition and more enthusiasm.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
2 Feb. 2026 -
That’s a solid start for the $40 million production, which is expected to stick around beyond its debut, thanks to great word-of-mouth and enthusiasm for original horror.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Send Help gives its beleaguered office-worker protagonist a thirst for blood.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
31 Jan. 2026
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But at this point, the trend’s persistence and the thirst with which its products are consumed suggest a more profound connection between these stories and their audience.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Much of the excitement is unfolding along the Nile.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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You’re attracted to someone who feels like peace and excitement all at once.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The audience’s appetite for it seems insatiable.—
David Lyman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Feb. 2026
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Two 25-year-olds, Alexander Isak and Bryan Mbeumo, accounted for around £190m of that sum, but in general, there was a greater appetite to spend big on players for whom resale value will be difficult to achieve.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Desirousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/desirousness. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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