as in enthusiasm
urgent desire or interest
students with an eagerness to learn
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Recent Examples of eagerness
Jeremiah is a friendly, affectionate and respectful teen who is known for his polite manners and eagerness to help others.
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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
His growth has been defined by dedication, eagerness to learn, and courage to expand his range.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
The president’s eagerness to put a short time limit on the war comes as polls suggest there is little public appetite for an extended conflict.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
But Jenner isn’t the only issue for Chalamet in the race, nor is Chalamet’s eagerness to win, according to Deadline’s Dixon.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
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
His growth has been defined by dedication, eagerness to learn, and courage to expand his range.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
The president’s eagerness to put a short time limit on the war comes as polls suggest there is little public appetite for an extended conflict.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
But Jenner isn’t the only issue for Chalamet in the race, nor is Chalamet’s eagerness to win, according to Deadline’s Dixon.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eagerness
Noun
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Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales is known for his enthusiasm and optimism.—
Mike Kaye
April 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Despite the previous delays for Artemis II, enthusiasm remains high.—
Christiana Freitag,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Desperate from thirst, Husayn rode out of the camp with his infant son to appeal for water, but an enemy archer shot an arrow through the child’s neck.—
Mary Thurlkill,
The Conversation,
30 Mar. 2026
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As spring replaces winter’s chill, more people are reaching for a mix of spirits and mixers to quench their thirst.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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With a spot in the Final Four on the line, excitement is building among fans who believe their team can make a deep run.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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But in the excitement over human exploration of the moon, the meanings behind the missions' namesakes and the mythological figures that inspired them can get lost.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Eagerness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eagerness. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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