as in enthusiasm
urgent desire or interest
students with an eagerness to learn
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Recent Examples of eagerness
Early player discussions on forums already reflect excitement about the potential console reach, with many Xbox players expressing eagerness for a native experience.
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David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
But in her apparent eagerness to stuff all manner of ideas, themes, and gross-out scenes into the body-horror joint, James can lose sight of the real meat of her tale.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 23 Jan. 2026
Many researchers say chatbots’ eagerness to please can lead users into ideological echo chambers.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
The two officers’ eagerness to arrest Huffman without clear probable cause, along with their treatment of the hunter, are the most troubling aspects of the above footage, Murray says.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 22 Jan. 2026
Fillion, 54, who has starred as Nolan since The Rookie’s debut in 2018, previously expressed his eagerness to work with Davidson again.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 17 Jan. 2026
In some countries, their recent liberation from imperial rule (The Philippines, Iran, Morocco, among others), tinged the era with eagerness for a future defined by independence.
—Diana Arterian, Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
His eagerness to move the ball forward out of the back could play into Marsch’s aggressive style down the road.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Industry associations have expressed their eagerness to collaborate with involved entities to move the conversation forward and eventually pass a bill.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 18 Dec. 2025
David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
But in her apparent eagerness to stuff all manner of ideas, themes, and gross-out scenes into the body-horror joint, James can lose sight of the real meat of her tale.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 23 Jan. 2026
Many researchers say chatbots’ eagerness to please can lead users into ideological echo chambers.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
The two officers’ eagerness to arrest Huffman without clear probable cause, along with their treatment of the hunter, are the most troubling aspects of the above footage, Murray says.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 22 Jan. 2026
Fillion, 54, who has starred as Nolan since The Rookie’s debut in 2018, previously expressed his eagerness to work with Davidson again.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 17 Jan. 2026
In some countries, their recent liberation from imperial rule (The Philippines, Iran, Morocco, among others), tinged the era with eagerness for a future defined by independence.
—Diana Arterian, Literary Hub, 15 Jan. 2026
His eagerness to move the ball forward out of the back could play into Marsch’s aggressive style down the road.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Industry associations have expressed their eagerness to collaborate with involved entities to move the conversation forward and eventually pass a bill.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 18 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eagerness
Noun
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An hour in McIntyre’s company is a warm, convivial whirlwind of enthusiasm, jokes and anecdotes.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Yet, his enthusiasm is tempered by the valuable lessons from his past work in healthcare AI, reminding us of the importance of learning from each step of our journey.—
Sarwant Singh,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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There’s a thirst for community.—
Hannah Karp,
Billboard,
28 Jan. 2026
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For decades, those in Region C have said more water is needed to quench the thirst population and business growth that has flocked to North Texas; meanwhile, Region D residents have pleaded for alternative options that wouldn’t displace them.—
Lana Ferguson,
Dallas Morning News,
27 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
Cite this Entry
“Eagerness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eagerness. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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