as in enthusiasm
urgent desire or interest
students with an eagerness to learn
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Recent Examples of eagerness
When the camp comes into view–which can be in as short as 45 minutes or as long as a few hours, depending on your eagerness for wildlife spotting versus the desire of simply getting to your tent and relaxing—another wow factor sets in.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The trade elevated the Rams to Super Bowl favorites and is yet another blockbuster deal swung by GM Les Snead, whose eagerness to use his draft picks in trades for star veterans has kept the Rams among the NFL’s top teams during coach Sean McVay’s decade on the sideline.
—Joe Reedy, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
Wyle previously praised his Pitt costars, including Moafi, for their acting chops and eagerness to return to the stage.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
The other candidates’ blackout is compounded by the eagerness of debate mediators to interrogate the candidates on other issues while failing to bring up education.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
The other candidates’ blackout is compounded by the eagerness of debate mediators to interrogate the candidates on other issues while failing to bring up education.
—Dan Walters, Oc Register, 26 May 2026
Malukas, Palou and McLaughlin made their final stops on consecutive laps to again release O’Ward and Rosenqvist, the pair balancing their eagerness to push and fight with the need to eke out their fuel.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 24 May 2026
So, there was a certain air of eagerness from both roasters and audiences to see the pop star get skewered.
—Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026
Cote’s musical education has taken him around the world, quite literally on the cruise ship, and also through his eagerness to hear every single bit of music there is out there.
—Brendan Menapace, SPIN, 4 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The trade elevated the Rams to Super Bowl favorites and is yet another blockbuster deal swung by GM Les Snead, whose eagerness to use his draft picks in trades for star veterans has kept the Rams among the NFL’s top teams during coach Sean McVay’s decade on the sideline.
—Joe Reedy, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
Wyle previously praised his Pitt costars, including Moafi, for their acting chops and eagerness to return to the stage.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
The other candidates’ blackout is compounded by the eagerness of debate mediators to interrogate the candidates on other issues while failing to bring up education.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
The other candidates’ blackout is compounded by the eagerness of debate mediators to interrogate the candidates on other issues while failing to bring up education.
—Dan Walters, Oc Register, 26 May 2026
Malukas, Palou and McLaughlin made their final stops on consecutive laps to again release O’Ward and Rosenqvist, the pair balancing their eagerness to push and fight with the need to eke out their fuel.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 24 May 2026
So, there was a certain air of eagerness from both roasters and audiences to see the pop star get skewered.
—Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026
Cote’s musical education has taken him around the world, quite literally on the cruise ship, and also through his eagerness to hear every single bit of music there is out there.
—Brendan Menapace, SPIN, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eagerness
Noun
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That principle has crumbled so far in the face of Wembanyama’s combination of incomprehensible on-court abilities, youthful enthusiasm and cosmopolitan-unto-eccentric savoir faire.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Sharon Ruff, 81, was attracted to Santos’ classes by the eclectic mix of music, and loves the instructor’s energy and enthusiasm.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
Noun
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For glowing skin, get the plumping thirst relief facial, which involves a nori algae mask and organic marine products only found at Shangri-La Boracay.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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To quench this thirst, coastal cities from California to the Middle East depend on industrial desalination plants.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Pixar's social media accounts began leaning into the excitement over the next few days.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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Each year or so, a fresh occasion arises to gather in excitement about the Beatles.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
4 June 2026
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“Eagerness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eagerness. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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