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
Patricia Richardson, who played the matriarch Jill Taylor, has indicated a willingness to return to the role.
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Joe Otterson, Variety, 12 June 2026
He’s known for his ability for creative playmaking and his willingness to slip into any role when the situation calls for it.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 June 2026
That is especially true when the platform is the NBA Finals, when the anthem is being performed in front of massive television audiences and when the player involved has already shown a willingness to criticize the American government.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
Two people visiting the same platform at the same moment may see different prices, different bundles, different urgency signals calibrated to what the system has inferred about their willingness to pay.
—François Candelon, Fortune, 12 June 2026
That willingness to look beyond near-term financial results helps explain the stock's strong debut, according to Cramer.
—Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 12 June 2026
The French phenom’s defining flaw, three years into his career, is his inconsistent willingness to impose his size on offense.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 12 June 2026
According to the editors, both of these books embody the company’s ethos by modeling formal ambition, emotional depth, and a willingness to engage difficult questions.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
By many accounts, reviving Barneys New York requires a merchant leader who can do justice to the legacy; building a talented creative team, and specifically on Madison Avenue, the willingness to meet the high costs of a luxury retail start-up.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Joe Otterson, Variety, 12 June 2026
He’s known for his ability for creative playmaking and his willingness to slip into any role when the situation calls for it.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 June 2026
That is especially true when the platform is the NBA Finals, when the anthem is being performed in front of massive television audiences and when the player involved has already shown a willingness to criticize the American government.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
Two people visiting the same platform at the same moment may see different prices, different bundles, different urgency signals calibrated to what the system has inferred about their willingness to pay.
—François Candelon, Fortune, 12 June 2026
That willingness to look beyond near-term financial results helps explain the stock's strong debut, according to Cramer.
—Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 12 June 2026
The French phenom’s defining flaw, three years into his career, is his inconsistent willingness to impose his size on offense.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 12 June 2026
According to the editors, both of these books embody the company’s ethos by modeling formal ambition, emotional depth, and a willingness to engage difficult questions.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
By many accounts, reviving Barneys New York requires a merchant leader who can do justice to the legacy; building a talented creative team, and specifically on Madison Avenue, the willingness to meet the high costs of a luxury retail start-up.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for willingness
Noun
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That principle has crumbled so far in the face of Wembanyama’s combination of incomprehensible on-court abilities, youthful enthusiasm and cosmopolitan-unto-eccentric savoir faire.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Sharon Ruff, 81, was attracted to Santos’ classes by the eclectic mix of music, and loves the instructor’s energy and enthusiasm.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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Quenneville and Killorn emphasized enthusiasm and alacrity, with Killorn cautioning against attention to detail transforming into something more obsessive.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
13 May 2026
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But alacrity was possible because drafting the Declaration required no study.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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If discussions drift, gently redirect toward next actions and timelines, since specific promises turn goodwill into practical progress.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Employees everywhere else depend on their bosses’ goodwill.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
Noun
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While most would chalk Phil's zeal up to just being an old-school kind of guy, some fans postulate that the Shah of Iran is actually a closeted homosexual himself, and there are a few examples to back this up.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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Erdozain writes with a poet’s concision but a maximalist’s zeal, leaving no room in his historical account for any doubt that American exceptionalism has been a singularly detrimental force.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
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When the camp comes into view–which can be in as short as 45 minutes or as long as a few hours, depending on your eagerness for wildlife spotting versus the desire of simply getting to your tent and relaxing—another wow factor sets in.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The trade elevated the Rams to Super Bowl favorites and is yet another blockbuster deal swung by GM Les Snead, whose eagerness to use his draft picks in trades for star veterans has kept the Rams among the NFL’s top teams during coach Sean McVay’s decade on the sideline.—
Joe Reedy,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2026
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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 17 Jun. 2026.
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