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
The paradox of Gen Z’s willingness to use AI at the office, even amid persistent worries about the technology’s impact on critical thinking, lays bare the young generation’s complicated feelings toward AI, according to the report’s authors.
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
But the willingness to include more artists leaves critics’, viewers’, and performers’ existing Grammy gripes feeling particularly egregious.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
Trump made no secret of the most important criteria — a willingness to slash rates lower and keep them low.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Under the current setup, Amad has shown directness, assist threat and a willingness to get in behind the defence — attributes that translate well to FPL scoring.
—Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
This shows a willingness to help while prompting a prioritization conversation.
—Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Embracing that constraint takes real patience and a willingness to accept a rhythm defined by claustrophobia over escalation.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 2026
No plan has yet materialized, but lawmakers on the Joint Budget Committee said they were swayed by safety concerns in the prisons and county jails — and by a new willingness from Polis’ staff to discuss prison overcrowding.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 29 Jan. 2026
As with many programmers, Clark’s willingness to use agents is in part because of his background.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Jan. 2026
Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
But the willingness to include more artists leaves critics’, viewers’, and performers’ existing Grammy gripes feeling particularly egregious.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2026
Trump made no secret of the most important criteria — a willingness to slash rates lower and keep them low.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Under the current setup, Amad has shown directness, assist threat and a willingness to get in behind the defence — attributes that translate well to FPL scoring.
—Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
This shows a willingness to help while prompting a prioritization conversation.
—Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Embracing that constraint takes real patience and a willingness to accept a rhythm defined by claustrophobia over escalation.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 29 Jan. 2026
No plan has yet materialized, but lawmakers on the Joint Budget Committee said they were swayed by safety concerns in the prisons and county jails — and by a new willingness from Polis’ staff to discuss prison overcrowding.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 29 Jan. 2026
As with many programmers, Clark’s willingness to use agents is in part because of his background.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for willingness
Noun
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An hour in McIntyre’s company is a warm, convivial whirlwind of enthusiasm, jokes and anecdotes.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Yet, his enthusiasm is tempered by the valuable lessons from his past work in healthcare AI, reminding us of the importance of learning from each step of our journey.—
Sarwant Singh,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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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Rodríguez’s government earlier this month had announced plans to release a significant number of prisoners in a goodwill gesture, but relatives of those detained have condemned the slow pace of the releases.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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Rather than exacerbate existing problems, our politics should seek solutions that rebuild goodwill between citizens.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Feb. 2026
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That zeal, her daughter explains, also defined the way Ladd led her life away from the cameras — and fueled her devotion to Beyond the Scars.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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Trump knows it, but still took a stab from his privileged bully pulpit in Switzerland with the zeal of neocolonialism.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
21 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Bondi’s and Dhillon’s eagerness to weigh in on a potential prosecution is unusual.—
Quinta Jurecic,
The Atlantic,
30 Jan. 2026
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When the Dallas Cowboys traded away Micah Parsons just days before the 2025 season began, the idea of two first-round picks being sent to Dallas was enough to draw the excitement and eagerness of Jerry Jones and the front office immediately.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Jan. 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 3 Feb. 2026.
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