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
Passengers at Logan have experienced minimal impacts to TSA wait times during this shutdown thanks in large part to TSA officers' willingness to work without a paycheck.
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Brandon Truitt, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
There is a sense of frustration, perhaps even despair in Springfield and other state capitals because the CFTC so far has shown no sign of a willingness to share regulatory authority, or even exercise its own power in meaningful ways.
—David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
These hospitals pledged to halt patient lawsuits Several hospital chains have been scrutinized for their billing practices and willingness to sue patients for uncollected debt.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
While there are certainly vocal conservative critics, like Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly, at the event, even those with reservations are showing willingness to give the president a chance.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 27 Mar. 2026
The investigation suggests corruption extends to the most senior ranks of South Africa’s establishment, but also demonstrates authorities’ willingness to do something about it after years of complacency, one of the journalists who uncovered the graft told the Financial Times.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 26 Mar. 2026
But the verdicts demonstrate a growing willingness to hold major social media companies responsible and demand meaningful change.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
On enrichment and proxies, Iranian negotiators have shown no willingness to move.
—Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
Members of the Vazquez family, who are also professional muralists, have indicated a willingness to assist in removing Chavez’s image, said Ethereal Violet Reyes, a spokesperson for Santa Ana College.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 25 Mar. 2026
Brandon Truitt, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
There is a sense of frustration, perhaps even despair in Springfield and other state capitals because the CFTC so far has shown no sign of a willingness to share regulatory authority, or even exercise its own power in meaningful ways.
—David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
These hospitals pledged to halt patient lawsuits Several hospital chains have been scrutinized for their billing practices and willingness to sue patients for uncollected debt.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
While there are certainly vocal conservative critics, like Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly, at the event, even those with reservations are showing willingness to give the president a chance.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 27 Mar. 2026
The investigation suggests corruption extends to the most senior ranks of South Africa’s establishment, but also demonstrates authorities’ willingness to do something about it after years of complacency, one of the journalists who uncovered the graft told the Financial Times.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 26 Mar. 2026
But the verdicts demonstrate a growing willingness to hold major social media companies responsible and demand meaningful change.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
On enrichment and proxies, Iranian negotiators have shown no willingness to move.
—Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
Members of the Vazquez family, who are also professional muralists, have indicated a willingness to assist in removing Chavez’s image, said Ethereal Violet Reyes, a spokesperson for Santa Ana College.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for willingness
Noun
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Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales is known for his enthusiasm and optimism.—
Mike Kaye
April 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Despite the previous delays for Artemis II, enthusiasm remains high.—
Christiana Freitag,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Neither Republican Senate Majority Leader John Thune nor Schumer, his Democratic equal, have shown any alacrity as of yet to cancel recess.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Yet there are good reasons why Broncos Country was more than a little alarmed at the alacrity with which GM George Paton and coach Sean Payton seemed to sit on their respective hands during the opening days of the NFL’s free-agent signing period.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This acknowledges the invitation, expresses goodwill toward the couple, and clearly communicates your decision without criticism or awkwardness.—
Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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The chaos at our airports demands that such a movement from people of goodwill pick up speed.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But Kornev is young and infused with an idealistic zeal, refusing to let these goons stonewall him.—
Tim Grierson,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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In Reflections on the Revolution in France, his most famous work, Burke warned about the dangers of a revolutionary zeal aimed at completely redesigning a civilization.—
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Jeremiah is a friendly, affectionate and respectful teen who is known for his polite manners and eagerness to help others.—
The Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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In its eagerness to bring other downtown projects to life, Miami has sprung a three-prong trap on itself that has ensnared the financial vitality of Bayfront Park.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 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 2 Apr. 2026.
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