as in enthusiasm
urgent desire or interest
students with an eagerness to learn
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Recent Examples of eagerness
Students buzzed with eagerness as helmets and communication equipment were also passed around.
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Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
The King is said to be eager to see his grandchildren, and with Charles battling cancer, there seems to be an eagerness to make the meeting happen sooner rather than later.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 2 Apr. 2026
To receive that type of praise meant a lot to Miles and only added to her eagerness to finally face one of the greatest coaches in the game.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
Jeremiah is a friendly, affectionate and respectful teen who is known for his polite manners and eagerness to help others.
—The Star, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
In its eagerness to bring other downtown projects to life, Miami has sprung a three-prong trap on itself that has ensnared the financial vitality of Bayfront Park.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
With a barrage of 3-pointers and an eagerness to play to the crowd, Hardaway tried to provide that edge Friday night.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
The energy and the eagerness practically radiated through television screens around the world.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
Of course, Warren is far from altogether Oscar-less, having picked up an honorary Academy Award at the Governors Award in 2022, although that has not dampened her enthusiasm to win a competitive trophy… or lessened the Academy’s eagerness to put her in a near-miss position year after year.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026
Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
The King is said to be eager to see his grandchildren, and with Charles battling cancer, there seems to be an eagerness to make the meeting happen sooner rather than later.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 2 Apr. 2026
To receive that type of praise meant a lot to Miles and only added to her eagerness to finally face one of the greatest coaches in the game.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
Jeremiah is a friendly, affectionate and respectful teen who is known for his polite manners and eagerness to help others.
—The Star, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
In its eagerness to bring other downtown projects to life, Miami has sprung a three-prong trap on itself that has ensnared the financial vitality of Bayfront Park.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
With a barrage of 3-pointers and an eagerness to play to the crowd, Hardaway tried to provide that edge Friday night.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026
The energy and the eagerness practically radiated through television screens around the world.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
Of course, Warren is far from altogether Oscar-less, having picked up an honorary Academy Award at the Governors Award in 2022, although that has not dampened her enthusiasm to win a competitive trophy… or lessened the Academy’s eagerness to put her in a near-miss position year after year.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eagerness
Noun
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At the same time, enthusiasm around artificial intelligence continues to provide a powerful tailwind for equities, particularly in technology-heavy markets.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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Everyone has different levels of enthusiasm and different conversational needs.—
Eric Thomas,
Sun Sentinel,
21 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
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“Eagerness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eagerness. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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