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
Fernandes’ willingness to play purposeful forward passes and drive ahead with the ball helped bridge that gap.
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Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
What helps Tubman stand out, historians say, is her willingness to reject the status quo of slavery at a time when millions of people were enslaved, with society's weight keeping them in place.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
But Vance’s willingness to wage battles online has also stirred up controversy at times.
—Daniel Bush, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Their first-class approach to customer service and their willingness to take risks with us has always generated excitement both in-store and for our consumers.
—Jennie Bell, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
That willingness to embrace the unknown, Rogier said, often separates those who reach the top from those who plateau along the way.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
Since then, the now-legendary duo have shown a willingness to bridge the generational gap, both together and separately.
—E.r. Pulgar, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2025
Despite the show’s best efforts and his own willingness, Bre Tiesi will not allow her partner Nick Cannon to appear on Selling Sunset.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 8 Nov. 2025
Substantial raises will go into effect for Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun in 2026-27, potentially having ripple effects on the team’s depth, depending on its willingness to spend and deal with the subsequent tax and the roster-building ramifications.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
What helps Tubman stand out, historians say, is her willingness to reject the status quo of slavery at a time when millions of people were enslaved, with society's weight keeping them in place.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
But Vance’s willingness to wage battles online has also stirred up controversy at times.
—Daniel Bush, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Their first-class approach to customer service and their willingness to take risks with us has always generated excitement both in-store and for our consumers.
—Jennie Bell, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
That willingness to embrace the unknown, Rogier said, often separates those who reach the top from those who plateau along the way.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
Since then, the now-legendary duo have shown a willingness to bridge the generational gap, both together and separately.
—E.r. Pulgar, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2025
Despite the show’s best efforts and his own willingness, Bre Tiesi will not allow her partner Nick Cannon to appear on Selling Sunset.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 8 Nov. 2025
Substantial raises will go into effect for Aaron Gordon and Christian Braun in 2026-27, potentially having ripple effects on the team’s depth, depending on its willingness to spend and deal with the subsequent tax and the roster-building ramifications.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for willingness
Noun
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Experts in the field of veteran care share Worthington’s enthusiasm.—
Adam Stone,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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November 11, 2025 Chinese consumers were once flooded with enthusiasm over Valentine’s Day, the unofficial Cyber-Valentine’s Day (520) and tradition-rich Qixi.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
11 Nov. 2025
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On the contrary, an entrepreneurial mindset that relies on alacrity, adaptability, curiosity and creativity, along with many other tangible qualities, can position leadership as a collaborative approach.—
Venkat Rao,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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By the end of the film, the world — from government powers to common citizens — comes together with unquestioning alacrity to help build teleportation devices in an effort to save the Earth by relocating it.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The revealing split highlights both goodwill and growing fatigue across the country's complicated tipping culture, according to the CouponCabin study.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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And if that can happen to retail giants with decades of consumer goodwill, imagine the stakes for entertainment and cultural brands — where loyalty is fleeting, audiences are global and competition is relentless.—
Kimberly S. Reed,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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But Strummer always had a puritanical zeal about his punk mission and a terror of getting corrupted by fame.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
9 Nov. 2025
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Lewis, with his convert's zeal, became a culture hero to 20th-century Christians for his many writings on faith.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Tilting your head toward another person indicates attentiveness and eagerness.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
4 Nov. 2025
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Expectations for the Pelicans were higher than usual this season, especially with Williamson coming into the season in phenomenal shape and sharing his eagerness to work with the new head of basketball operations, Joe Dumars.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Willingness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/willingness. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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