earliness

noun

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as in prematurity

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  1. prematurity
  2. readiness
  3. willingness
  4. quickness
  5. alacrity
Noun
  • The babies, who were about 17 days old, had no complications other than prematurity, the summary said.
    — David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • In addition to impacts of untreated depression on the mother, developing children are also at greater risk for prematurity and low birth weight, and higher rates of impulsivity, socialization issues, and cognitive, behavioral and emotional difficulties.
    — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
Definition of prematurity
Noun
  • This, in turn, would move Starship closer to readiness for flights to the Moon in support of NASA’s Artemis lunar lander program.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026
  • This marks a crucial step toward the unit's air-to-ground mission readiness.
    — Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of readiness
Noun
  • What’s standing between the Trail Blazers and a bunch of public money for a stadium deal is their willingness to accommodate this council.
    — Jason Quick, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • Their cynicism is still there, but it’s carried by brighter melodies and a willingness to let the music speak as loudly as the message.
    — Sophie Miller, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2026
Definition of willingness
Noun
  • The Hornets believe Ajayi has elite physical and tools highlighted by size, athleticism, wingspan, quickness and strength.
    — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2026
  • The issue in his profile will be his quickness.
    — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 26 June 2026
Definition of quickness
Noun
  • Quenneville and Killorn emphasized enthusiasm and alacrity, with Killorn cautioning against attention to detail transforming into something more obsessive.
    — Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
  • But alacrity was possible because drafting the Declaration required no study.
    — Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Definition of alacrity
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“Earliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earliness. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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