gameness

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Recent Examples of gameness Still, Joe’s criticism of Nathan’s negative energy is fair, particularly when his defeatist attitude is contrasted with Aesha’s absolute gameness. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Aug. 2026 De Shields arrived first, wearing a buffalo-plaid toque and a mien of utter gameness. — Henry Alford, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gameness
willingness
Noun
  • The customer service was top notch, with courtesies and a willingness to help that came naturally and never felt forced or disingenuous.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Brands’ focus on sustainability claims does not align with their willingness to pay for better manufacturing, and investors are impatient to see returns.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2026

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“Gameness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gameness. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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