as in enthusiasm
urgent desire or interest
students with an eagerness to learn
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Recent Examples of eagerness
However, after landing, Burr said he was surprised by both the restaurants and eagerness of the audience of have a good time.
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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
If all of this were a subtle read of the American mainstream media’s inadequacy in covering Palestine with any amount of empathy, or its eagerness to bang the drum in support of America’s war games, that would be an unexpected, refreshingly subversive perspective.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
The promise came from his eagerness to move the ball quickly, to make sharp decisions without hesitation.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
And in their eagerness to join the adult world, connect with friends, and watch their favorite YouTube videos, today’s kids, from toddlers to tweens, are almost universally interested in getting their hands on a smartphone of their own.
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 15 Sep. 2025
Perhaps most surprising aspect of this research was the eagerness of the macaws to imitate the actions of other species living nearby.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The company’s share price rose by 10%, suggesting an eagerness from the public to buy into their vision.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2025
She was remembered for her creativity, her love of animals, her determination and her eagerness to learn.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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
If all of this were a subtle read of the American mainstream media’s inadequacy in covering Palestine with any amount of empathy, or its eagerness to bang the drum in support of America’s war games, that would be an unexpected, refreshingly subversive perspective.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
The promise came from his eagerness to move the ball quickly, to make sharp decisions without hesitation.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
And in their eagerness to join the adult world, connect with friends, and watch their favorite YouTube videos, today’s kids, from toddlers to tweens, are almost universally interested in getting their hands on a smartphone of their own.
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 15 Sep. 2025
Perhaps most surprising aspect of this research was the eagerness of the macaws to imitate the actions of other species living nearby.
—Grrlscientist, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The company’s share price rose by 10%, suggesting an eagerness from the public to buy into their vision.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2025
She was remembered for her creativity, her love of animals, her determination and her eagerness to learn.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eagerness
Noun
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The fight scenes display mere curiosity about the sport but no enthusiasm for it or insight into its inner dimensions.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 Sep. 2025
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Subsequent drops—which happened in September 2024 and April 2025–were met with similar enthusiasm, causing certain stores to enforce purchasing limits.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Common symptoms include significant weight loss, feelings of fatigue and heightened vulnerability to infections, as well as frequent urination and excessive thirst.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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French smart telescope pioneer Vaonis helps quench my thirst with a special edition of its flagship that puts the inner workings on view.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Fans on social media can barely contain their excitement over the announcement.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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The exec emphasized his excitement about being in the country a few months after Salles’ history-making drama about Brazil’s military dictatorship, a film that also scored nominations for best picture and actress for Fernanda Torres.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Eagerness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eagerness. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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