as in enthusiasm
urgent desire or interest
students with an eagerness to learn
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Recent Examples of eagerness
What’s curious, then, is not Trump’s eagerness to degrade us, but his uncontrollable urge to defile himself and his office.
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Michelle Goldberg, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
Mel Brooks’ best comedy shares many similarities with his other revered films – a strong grip of genre beats, a non-stop barrage of gags yanking us forward, and an eagerness to give every performer a chance to comedically shine.
—Rory Doherty, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
Researchers aren’t the only ones seeing men’s eagerness to couple up.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2025
Four of Bradley’s bookings came when appearing as a substitute, suggesting an eagerness to make an impact.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Hollywood Leans In All of this has put Hollywood on notice, and the traditional entertainment industry is showing more eagerness to embrace the creator economy.
—Taylor Lorenz, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
During this time, there is always eagerness to capture reinsurance and value iconic products, which offer you insurance of value.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
However, after landing, Burr said he was surprised by both the restaurants and eagerness of the audience of have a good time.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2025
Others—such as an eagerness to engage someone in combat—work in the gym, ring, and battlefield but become counterproductive and even destructive outside of those contexts.
—Dan Brooks, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2025
Michelle Goldberg, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
Mel Brooks’ best comedy shares many similarities with his other revered films – a strong grip of genre beats, a non-stop barrage of gags yanking us forward, and an eagerness to give every performer a chance to comedically shine.
—Rory Doherty, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
Researchers aren’t the only ones seeing men’s eagerness to couple up.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2025
Four of Bradley’s bookings came when appearing as a substitute, suggesting an eagerness to make an impact.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Hollywood Leans In All of this has put Hollywood on notice, and the traditional entertainment industry is showing more eagerness to embrace the creator economy.
—Taylor Lorenz, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
During this time, there is always eagerness to capture reinsurance and value iconic products, which offer you insurance of value.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
However, after landing, Burr said he was surprised by both the restaurants and eagerness of the audience of have a good time.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2025
Others—such as an eagerness to engage someone in combat—work in the gym, ring, and battlefield but become counterproductive and even destructive outside of those contexts.
—Dan Brooks, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eagerness
Noun
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During cocktail hour, Kors’ enthusiasm for the nonprofit continued to inspire support from potential new volunteers.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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Coleman also pushed back against the notion that enthusiasm for AI diminishes the value of human work.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Reusable Water Bottle A long day of exploration can easily work up a thirst.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Zinna died of thirst and starvation, but the day would never be determined.—
Joy Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Regardless of where the fan base fell in its opinion of Billups, there has been a palpable excitement for this season.—
Jason Quick,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Halloween is just around the corner, and excitement is building across the state.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Eagerness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eagerness. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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