as in excited
showing urgent desire or interest
Tom was eager to try out his new pair of skis
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as in enthusiasm
urgent desire or interest
students with an eagerness to learn
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Recent Examples of eager
Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
Held at Picture Shop, a high-profile post-production company on Sunset Boulevard, the event attracted filmmakers, colorists and cinematographers eager to explore how LG’s OLED technology, including the latest LG OLED evo AI G5 model, translates creative intent to home viewing environments.
—Bae Dongmi, Variety, 30 June 2025
Workers ranging from chefs to managers to line cooks crowded the main bar at Nativo, eager to learn how to respond if the worst happened: an ICE raid at their business.
—Karla Marie Sanford, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2025
The chaotic and frenetic event can draw crowds of tourists eager to soak up the atmosphere.
—Isabelle Rodney, CNN Money, 29 June 2025
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Adjective
For those eager to get their shopping strategy in order, Nordstrom just dropped a preview of its Anniversary Sale online, giving shoppers the chance to build a personalized wishlist in advance—making now the perfect time to map out your fall fashion game plan.
—Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
Held at Picture Shop, a high-profile post-production company on Sunset Boulevard, the event attracted filmmakers, colorists and cinematographers eager to explore how LG’s OLED technology, including the latest LG OLED evo AI G5 model, translates creative intent to home viewing environments.
—Bae Dongmi, Variety, 30 June 2025
Workers ranging from chefs to managers to line cooks crowded the main bar at Nativo, eager to learn how to respond if the worst happened: an ICE raid at their business.
—Karla Marie Sanford, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2025
The chaotic and frenetic event can draw crowds of tourists eager to soak up the atmosphere.
—Isabelle Rodney, CNN Money, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eager
Adjective
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According to recent research from the global consumer research platform, GWI, 60% of consumers are excited for the further development of AI tools.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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In the comment section, fans were excited to see an intimate piece of her life.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Your loyalty, enthusiasm and belief in our products have meant the world to us.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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It was never built, because understanding dolphin language was never a research priority, but the whole project just feels very 1970s in its inspiration and enthusiasm.—
Eva Amsen,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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The 33-year-old state assemblyman has ensnared a wide net of seasoned billionaires and enthusiastic young activists, presented as a regular New Yorker who lived in Africa as a child.—
Alexandra Bregman,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Diamond and her husband were enthusiastic volunteers since the 1990s for a local historic preservation organization, Historic Boulder, Inc.—
Colleen Slevin,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Unlike most teen love affairs, the couple's relationship is complicated by the reality that Edward is secretly a centenarian vampire with a thirst for blood.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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Somehow it’s expected that all rape victims should feel a certain way: there ought to be unmitigated anger, or a thirst for vengeance.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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As avid travelers know, Away luggage recently became available at Amazon, and now, the rarely-ever-on-sale brand is sporting some big markdowns in honor of Prime Day.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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Both West and Fuentes were avid supporters of Trump who repeatedly had made antisemitic remarks.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
5 July 2025
Noun
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The Club World Cup had significant teething problems ahead of the tournament, from sponsorship challenges to broadcast deals and ticket sales, but FIFA will be betting on the excitement of these later rounds of the tournament creating a lasting impression that the tournament is a success.—
Steve Price,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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For the 2024 show, Nelson shared a statement in a press release to express his excitement regarding the forthcoming concerts.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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My expectation is that the veteran who has been in the Octagon against some of the heaviest hitters in the UFC’s heavyweight division is going to be anxious to test the young man who only has 35 seconds of UFC fight time to his name.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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The choice of name was coincidental but Lee and Kirby were anxious to avoid any connection to radical politics.—
Ekow Eshun
July 11,
Literary Hub,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Geopolitical tensions have made growth in China—its third largest market and 13% of total revenue—difficult and rival chipmakers are keen to erode its lead.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
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Shi is particularly keen to dive deeply into conversation with Benioff on precisely these points.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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“Eager.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eager. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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