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
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That principle has crumbled so far in the face of Wembanyama’s combination of incomprehensible on-court abilities, youthful enthusiasm and cosmopolitan-unto-eccentric savoir faire.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Sharon Ruff, 81, was attracted to Santos’ classes by the eclectic mix of music, and loves the instructor’s energy and enthusiasm.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 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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Platner is navigating this mess with a notably shallow reserve of goodwill, even among his backers on the left.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
3 June 2026
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The service, though less than efficient, is delivered with unfailing Midwestern goodwill; rooms are spartan but have pampering touches such as heated bathroom floors and beds as soft as ermine.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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While most would chalk Phil's zeal up to just being an old-school kind of guy, some fans postulate that the Shah of Iran is actually a closeted homosexual himself, and there are a few examples to back this up.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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Erdozain writes with a poet’s concision but a maximalist’s zeal, leaving no room in his historical account for any doubt that American exceptionalism has been a singularly detrimental force.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
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When the camp comes into view–which can be in as short as 45 minutes or as long as a few hours, depending on your eagerness for wildlife spotting versus the desire of simply getting to your tent and relaxing—another wow factor sets in.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The trade elevated the Rams to Super Bowl favorites and is yet another blockbuster deal swung by GM Les Snead, whose eagerness to use his draft picks in trades for star veterans has kept the Rams among the NFL’s top teams during coach Sean McVay’s decade on the sideline.—
Joe Reedy,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 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 12 Jun. 2026.
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