EARLINESS Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

earliness

noun

Definition of earliness

as in prematurity

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Noun

Other countries do have the same conditions but prematurity rates aren't as high as Pakistan's, says Jehan.

— Diaa Hadid, NPR, 2 Aug. 2026
The babies, who were about 17 days old, had no complications other than prematurity, the summary said.

— David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 2 July 2026

Definition of prematurity

Noun

Bible readers may wonder how this fit with Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son Isaac at God’s command, and philosophers have occasionally tried to reconcile the two stories with textual twists.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
According to McKinnon, the FAA’s willingness to approve incremental expansions on a case-by-case basis is partly about gathering the real-world data needed to eventually finalize Part 108.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of willingness

Noun

Following the Royals’ 3-0 win over the Guardians on Friday in Cleveland, Witt also showed off his quickness in a different manner.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026
Randolph, a four-year varsity player, emerged last season as a disruptive force by blending elite size with mobility, quickness and athleticism.

— Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of quickness

Noun

The Commonwealth’s alacrity in its pursuit of the case against Clancy is not, in itself, reason to give credence to any of the TikTok reconstructions of the crime scene.

— Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of alacrity

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