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
Advertisement Capelli wasn’t a businessman and Chouinard wasn’t an activist at this point, but the men shared an affinity for nature and a willingness to challenge authority.
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David Gelles, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
Tehran's willingness to negotiate limits on uranium enrichment presents a potential path to diplomacy, but any breakdown in talks could quickly escalate regional instability.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Kraft Heinz has already demonstrated a willingness to pare down its portfolio through the divestment of non-core units, such as its Italian infant nutrition division, signalling that the potential spin-off is part of a larger recalibration of its brand ecosystem.
—Joe Cornell, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Dickinson’s willingness to indulge these detours made the record his most fun, strange and diverse solo project yet.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
To him, the AI Bible is the latest example of that willingness to embrace new ways of storytelling.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 7 Sep. 2025
Christy is a decent movie, and a way better proof-of-concept regarding Sweeney’s willingness to go the distance for a project.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 6 Sep. 2025
The dead communist doesn’t live to regret underestimating Manville’s character, but others will — albeit less for her capability than for her willingness to fight back.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025
Tesla critics say that the stock has become grossly overvalued because of Wall Street’s willingness to buy into Musk’s vision of the future in terms of AI, self-driving vehicles and robots, despite its failures to deliver on past promises along those lines.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
David Gelles, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
Tehran's willingness to negotiate limits on uranium enrichment presents a potential path to diplomacy, but any breakdown in talks could quickly escalate regional instability.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Kraft Heinz has already demonstrated a willingness to pare down its portfolio through the divestment of non-core units, such as its Italian infant nutrition division, signalling that the potential spin-off is part of a larger recalibration of its brand ecosystem.
—Joe Cornell, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Dickinson’s willingness to indulge these detours made the record his most fun, strange and diverse solo project yet.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
To him, the AI Bible is the latest example of that willingness to embrace new ways of storytelling.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 7 Sep. 2025
Christy is a decent movie, and a way better proof-of-concept regarding Sweeney’s willingness to go the distance for a project.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 6 Sep. 2025
The dead communist doesn’t live to regret underestimating Manville’s character, but others will — albeit less for her capability than for her willingness to fight back.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025
Tesla critics say that the stock has become grossly overvalued because of Wall Street’s willingness to buy into Musk’s vision of the future in terms of AI, self-driving vehicles and robots, despite its failures to deliver on past promises along those lines.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for willingness
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But those with long memories are tempering enthusiasm with prudence, remembering how the dot-com bubble led to unsustainable valuations and a painful crash.—
Tiz Gambacorta,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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This reveals how enthusiasm without integration discipline wastes time and capital.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 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 biggest casualty, says Srivastava, will be the goodwill between India and the United States, built after decades of bitterness over Washington's support of India's adversaries like Pakistan.—
Omkar Khandekar,
NPR,
8 Sep. 2025
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And with enough time, unchecked contempt may well shatter whatever goodwill remains in the relationship.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The pair is seen crawling through a wildflower field, dancing, and jumping, but also hollering at each other, brandishing knives, and at some point, Lawrence licks a window with zeal.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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Because of this zeal, others are ready to listen to you and, perhaps, follow your lead.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
4 Sep. 2025
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The veteran outfielder has voiced his eagerness to remain with a contending team, so the Mets could be a good fit.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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The newspaper is about to get an overhaul when earnest Ned Sampson (Domhnall Gleeson) joins as the new editor-in-chief, bringing a boyish eagerness and a disconnect with reality.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Willingness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/willingness. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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