EARLINESS Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

earliness

noun

Definition of earliness

as in prematurity

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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

The companies will explore requirements for a potential US facility producing nuclear fuel, fuel components and microreactor modules, along with engineering design and operational-readiness planning.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
The guidance was set to take effect immediately, and the Pentagon said it is aimed at improving military readiness by identifying and managing hormonal and energy-availability issues.

— Idrees Ali, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of readiness

Noun

But Tehran’s hard-line new senior leaders including Rezaei have signaled a willingness to dig in after weathering decades of sanctions.

— Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
Yet, what feels different now, Stevens said, is DHS’s growing willingness to double down even after evidence of citizenship emerges.

— María Luisa Paúl, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of willingness

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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

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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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