as in enthusiasm
urgent desire or interest
students with an eagerness to learn
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Recent Examples of eagerness
So, there was a certain air of eagerness from both roasters and audiences to see the pop star get skewered.
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Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026
Cote’s musical education has taken him around the world, quite literally on the cruise ship, and also through his eagerness to hear every single bit of music there is out there.
—Brendan Menapace, SPIN, 4 May 2026
His movies exude eagerness, energy, verve in storytelling, and unmitigated confidence in the emotional power of the cinema itself.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2026
More than two months ago, as Perry Minasian stood under the Arizona sun at the start of spring training and described his eagerness to give opportunity to his young players, he was asked why that didn’t apply to the bullpen.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
The auction has become a symbol a writer’s promise, of a publisher’s eagerness, of an agent’s ferocity.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
Training a goldendoodle is generally straightforward because of their intelligence and eagerness to please, though experts recommend specific approaches to get the best results.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Dane Brugler’s analysis Thieneman reminds me of Justin Reid because of his scheme-friendly recognition skills and eagerness to get busy as a run defender.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
That grip is reinforced by a litany of electronic nannies, all of which translate to an assuring sense of control and eagerness to discover more of the Valhalla’s powerfully balletic nature.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2026
Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026
Cote’s musical education has taken him around the world, quite literally on the cruise ship, and also through his eagerness to hear every single bit of music there is out there.
—Brendan Menapace, SPIN, 4 May 2026
His movies exude eagerness, energy, verve in storytelling, and unmitigated confidence in the emotional power of the cinema itself.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2026
More than two months ago, as Perry Minasian stood under the Arizona sun at the start of spring training and described his eagerness to give opportunity to his young players, he was asked why that didn’t apply to the bullpen.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
The auction has become a symbol a writer’s promise, of a publisher’s eagerness, of an agent’s ferocity.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
Training a goldendoodle is generally straightforward because of their intelligence and eagerness to please, though experts recommend specific approaches to get the best results.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Dane Brugler’s analysis Thieneman reminds me of Justin Reid because of his scheme-friendly recognition skills and eagerness to get busy as a run defender.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
That grip is reinforced by a litany of electronic nannies, all of which translate to an assuring sense of control and eagerness to discover more of the Valhalla’s powerfully balletic nature.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eagerness
Noun
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Longstreth and Thibodeau noted their focus on unusual cars is driven by a real enthusiasm, but also by the fact that unusual and quirky cars are often more accessible to the average person.—
Michael Dobuski,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
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Operating this year as Sail4th 250, OpSail has seen a steady increase in enthusiasm over time.—
Paige Darrah,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Waitstaff are low key and casual, quenching thirsts with pink vermouths and soda, accompanied by friendly Uruguayan smiles.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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To quench this thirst, coastal cities from California to the Middle East depend on industrial desalination plants.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Two, people might pretend to be different characters or scenarios, which can add excitement.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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In March 2020, the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic brought the excitement to a grinding halt.—
Emily Holshouser
May 28,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 May 2026
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“Eagerness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eagerness. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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