as in enthusiasm
cheerful readiness to do something
his unhesitating willingness to take on the tough assignments has earned him the status of the president's right-hand man
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Recent Examples of willingness
Cassidy has already shown more willingness to buck the president.
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Kevin Freking, Fortune, 29 May 2026
However, the Serie A outfit’s hopes of signing Alisson are receding with the Merseyside club showing no willingness to sanction the departure of their long-serving No 1.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 29 May 2026
One of my greatest strengths is my humility and willingness to keep learning.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Indeed, the leftist Knock LA is backing Christides precisely because of Irene Lee’s experience as a crime victim and willingness to speak out about it.
—The Editorial Board, Daily News, 28 May 2026
That instinct — the willingness to let discovery outrun hierarchy — is exceedingly rare in leadership.
—Bill Fischer, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Orange County leadership has already begun discussing how to respond to the rise in injuries, and I am encouraged by their willingness to engage this issue with seriousness and care.
—Myron Rolle, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026
Though some countries have signaled a willingness to contribute to the security force, there is no clear timeline for its deployment.
—Dana Karni, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
The festival commemorates Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God, with millions of livestock being sacrificed across Bangladesh during the celebration.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Kevin Freking, Fortune, 29 May 2026
However, the Serie A outfit’s hopes of signing Alisson are receding with the Merseyside club showing no willingness to sanction the departure of their long-serving No 1.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 29 May 2026
One of my greatest strengths is my humility and willingness to keep learning.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Indeed, the leftist Knock LA is backing Christides precisely because of Irene Lee’s experience as a crime victim and willingness to speak out about it.
—The Editorial Board, Daily News, 28 May 2026
That instinct — the willingness to let discovery outrun hierarchy — is exceedingly rare in leadership.
—Bill Fischer, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Orange County leadership has already begun discussing how to respond to the rise in injuries, and I am encouraged by their willingness to engage this issue with seriousness and care.
—Myron Rolle, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026
Though some countries have signaled a willingness to contribute to the security force, there is no clear timeline for its deployment.
—Dana Karni, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
The festival commemorates Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God, with millions of livestock being sacrificed across Bangladesh during the celebration.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for willingness
Noun
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Bloom’s shares have risen by more than 200% since the start of the year on the back of investor enthusiasm over demand for its technology to power data centers.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
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No technical area is big enough to contain his enthusiasm, let alone the minimalist version at Bournemouth, which is the smallest in the Premier League.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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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
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But alacrity was possible because drafting the Declaration required no study.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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August 23 – September 22 Clear messages spark teamwork and goodwill.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
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Instead, invest in small acts of goodwill—participate consistently, integrate as much as possible, and contribute in meaningful ways.—
Midhat Zwayen,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Noun
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But the proud born-again evangelical is channeling the zeal of an old-fashioned tent revival, even if some of his rhetoric falls far outside the bounds of the Good Book.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Logically, based on a day-to-day common pattern, a person with high energy might merely be a sign of inspiration and zeal.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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Wyle previously praised his Pitt costars, including Moafi, for their acting chops and eagerness to return to the stage.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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The other candidates’ blackout is compounded by the eagerness of debate mediators to interrogate the candidates on other issues while failing to bring up education.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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Part of what becomes apparent watching Chalamet do a press tour is his seemingly unlimited supply of gameness.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
19 Dec. 2025
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De Shields arrived first, wearing a buffalo-plaid toque and a mien of utter gameness.—
Henry Alford,
New Yorker,
1 Dec. 2025
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“Willingness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/willingness. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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