as in enthusiasm
urgent desire or interest
students with an eagerness to learn
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Recent Examples of eagerness
The veteran outfielder has voiced his eagerness to remain with a contending team, so the Mets could be a good fit.
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Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The newspaper is about to get an overhaul when earnest Ned Sampson (Domhnall Gleeson) joins as the new editor-in-chief, bringing a boyish eagerness and a disconnect with reality.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Skinner moves through the world with a cautious eagerness to connect, desperate for the feeling of being acknowledged.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 31 Aug. 2025
Indiana’s rising inmate population is throwing cold water on Michigan City officials’ eagerness to redevelop the Indiana State Prison once the new prison in Westville opens.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Skeptical in the sense that TOOL are four members, and despite Keenan’s eagerness to put out more TOOL music soon, the band’s instrumentalists have to be on the same page as well.
—Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
His eagerness to be an organ donor will be an enduring reflection of that.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2025
Yes, there's an eagerness to impress.
—Erin Hill, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Queenz Eye’s fresh eagerness to take on bold runway looks with a sense of joy and curiosity hints at a vibrant potential to make existing trends their own and eventually spark new ones.
—Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2025
Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
The newspaper is about to get an overhaul when earnest Ned Sampson (Domhnall Gleeson) joins as the new editor-in-chief, bringing a boyish eagerness and a disconnect with reality.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Skinner moves through the world with a cautious eagerness to connect, desperate for the feeling of being acknowledged.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 31 Aug. 2025
Indiana’s rising inmate population is throwing cold water on Michigan City officials’ eagerness to redevelop the Indiana State Prison once the new prison in Westville opens.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Skeptical in the sense that TOOL are four members, and despite Keenan’s eagerness to put out more TOOL music soon, the band’s instrumentalists have to be on the same page as well.
—Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
His eagerness to be an organ donor will be an enduring reflection of that.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2025
Yes, there's an eagerness to impress.
—Erin Hill, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Queenz Eye’s fresh eagerness to take on bold runway looks with a sense of joy and curiosity hints at a vibrant potential to make existing trends their own and eventually spark new ones.
—Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eagerness
Noun
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Originally self-published, Until the World Falls Down constellated enthusiasm on TikTok in the weeks following its publication, ultimately leading to a three-book deal with a publisher.—
Logan Karlie
September 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Sep. 2025
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But when the Republican voters lack enthusiasm, as in 2022, Democrats go into the fall with a clear advantage.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There is an unmistakable thirst in Pettman’s quest to understand the problems of having a body in an increasingly digital age.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
3 Sep. 2025
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Celery Juice Celery juice is made with 95% water, which can quench your thirst.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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North Carolina’s 20-3 win over the 49ers on the Charlotte campus Saturday night won’t break any records for its excitement level.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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Fall does not arrive with the same excitement.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Eagerness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eagerness. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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