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
Starmer led the Labour party to a landslide victory in July 2024 and ever since, his popularity has been eroding thanks to a persistently high cost of living, an anemic economy and a scandal over his willingness to accept gifts from wealthy donors.
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James Cirrone,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Accordingly, the cigars that stood out to us when compiling this year’s list of premier smokes were the ones made by producers with a real sense of heritage, an exacting focus on craftsmanship, and a willingness to wait for optimum results.
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Richard Carleton Hacker,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
While financial knowledge, market expertise, and technical skills have their place, lasting success typically requires a willingness to make the extra call, attend the extra meeting, or pursue a relationship that may not produce immediate results.
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James Nelson,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
That’s fueling concerns among developers and their customers about the government’s willingness to intervene in their operations on national security grounds.
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Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
Newsom, who is expected to launch a 2028 presidential campaign after leaving office, has vowed to defeat the measure, signaling a willingness to spend his remaining political capital to block it.
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Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
19 June 2026
Getting here took a lot of work and a willingness to take a leap.
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Max Darrow,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Leaving the book over editorial disagreements became a pattern that repeated several times in Byrne’s career, and his willingness to be blunt about his peers’ quality of work earned him a reputation of being opinionated.
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Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
What makes a person ethical is having the ability to acknowledge intentional mistakes, unintentional mistakes, and the willingness to keep trying to be a better person.
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Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
James Cirrone,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
Accordingly, the cigars that stood out to us when compiling this year’s list of premier smokes were the ones made by producers with a real sense of heritage, an exacting focus on craftsmanship, and a willingness to wait for optimum results.
—
Richard Carleton Hacker,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
While financial knowledge, market expertise, and technical skills have their place, lasting success typically requires a willingness to make the extra call, attend the extra meeting, or pursue a relationship that may not produce immediate results.
—
James Nelson,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
That’s fueling concerns among developers and their customers about the government’s willingness to intervene in their operations on national security grounds.
—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
Newsom, who is expected to launch a 2028 presidential campaign after leaving office, has vowed to defeat the measure, signaling a willingness to spend his remaining political capital to block it.
—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
19 June 2026
Getting here took a lot of work and a willingness to take a leap.
—
Max Darrow,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Leaving the book over editorial disagreements became a pattern that repeated several times in Byrne’s career, and his willingness to be blunt about his peers’ quality of work earned him a reputation of being opinionated.
—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
What makes a person ethical is having the ability to acknowledge intentional mistakes, unintentional mistakes, and the willingness to keep trying to be a better person.
—
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for willingness
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More than one million workers participate, but enthusiasm fades during the Great Depression, signaling that such ownership is fragile without worker protections.
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And when the winning starts, the enthusiasm can leap at record speed.
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Quenneville and Killorn emphasized enthusiasm and alacrity, with Killorn cautioning against attention to detail transforming into something more obsessive.
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But alacrity was possible because drafting the Declaration required no study.
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The cartooned adventure is poised for juggernaut status, given goodwill toward the property as well as stellar reviews and audience reactions.
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Many were disappointed that their families were not included in any kind of goodwill gesture.
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In the months since his Administration rolled back long-standing sanctions, Venezuela’s ten-year sovereign bond has soared, and investors have flocked to Caracas with the zeal of bargain hunters at a flea market.
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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.
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And in their eagerness to join the adult world, connect with friends, and watch their favorite YouTube videos, today’s kids, from toddlers to tweens, are almost universally interested in getting their hands on a smartphone of their own.
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Splitter made an impression on the Bulls front office with his ability and eagerness to develop young talent.
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Part of what becomes apparent watching Chalamet do a press tour is his seemingly unlimited supply of gameness.
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De Shields arrived first, wearing a buffalo-plaid toque and a mien of utter gameness.
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“Willingness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/willingness. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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