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
Part of that concern is over the president’s growing willingness to sidestep Congress, eroding the check on the executive branch the Constitution was designed to enforce.
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Jake Angelo, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Guthrie’s willingness to take part in an interview with a visibly emotional Kotb was heart-rending.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Apr. 2026
His willingness to do the dirty work became an integral part of Cathedral’s state championship team during Davis’ junior season in 2021-22.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
In the end, Bondi was rewarded for her willingness to violate her professional responsibilities and oath of office with being unceremoniously shown the door, a predictable outcome in the context of a president for whom loyalty only ever runs one way.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
Growing up, Bouba saw how his mother, a doctor, treated patients and how often their outcomes depended on their willingness to follow advice and make healthy changes.
—Lisa Hughes, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
The difference in their reading habits lies not in the speed of their reading or the duration of their reading blocks but in their willingness to read in fragments.
—Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
Tehran also expressed willingness to end hostilities.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Many customers have reported issues with the Leafguard product and the willingness of the Leafguard team to respond to and fix issues related to warranty claims.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Jake Angelo, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
Guthrie’s willingness to take part in an interview with a visibly emotional Kotb was heart-rending.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Apr. 2026
His willingness to do the dirty work became an integral part of Cathedral’s state championship team during Davis’ junior season in 2021-22.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
In the end, Bondi was rewarded for her willingness to violate her professional responsibilities and oath of office with being unceremoniously shown the door, a predictable outcome in the context of a president for whom loyalty only ever runs one way.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
Growing up, Bouba saw how his mother, a doctor, treated patients and how often their outcomes depended on their willingness to follow advice and make healthy changes.
—Lisa Hughes, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
The difference in their reading habits lies not in the speed of their reading or the duration of their reading blocks but in their willingness to read in fragments.
—Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
Tehran also expressed willingness to end hostilities.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Many customers have reported issues with the Leafguard product and the willingness of the Leafguard team to respond to and fix issues related to warranty claims.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for willingness
Noun
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Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales is known for his enthusiasm and optimism.—
Mike Kaye
April 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Despite the previous delays for Artemis II, enthusiasm remains high.—
Christiana Freitag,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Neither Republican Senate Majority Leader John Thune nor Schumer, his Democratic equal, have shown any alacrity as of yet to cancel recess.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Yet there are good reasons why Broncos Country was more than a little alarmed at the alacrity with which GM George Paton and coach Sean Payton seemed to sit on their respective hands during the opening days of the NFL’s free-agent signing period.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This acknowledges the invitation, expresses goodwill toward the couple, and clearly communicates your decision without criticism or awkwardness.—
Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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The chaos at our airports demands that such a movement from people of goodwill pick up speed.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The difference between the energy of the machine that resolutely crosses the cordillera and the tiny zeal in the wings of an insect that asks only for leaves to eat and mud in which to house her eggs.—
María Ospina,
The Dial,
31 Mar. 2026
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What is clear is that Florida, amid its leaders’ zeal to lead the nation in immigration enforcement, is throwing a lot of state taxpayer money at what was long considered a federal issue.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Students buzzed with eagerness as helmets and communication equipment were also passed around.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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The King is said to be eager to see his grandchildren, and with Charles battling cancer, there seems to be an eagerness to make the meeting happen sooner rather than later.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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 5 Apr. 2026.
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