as in enthusiasm
urgent desire or interest
students with an eagerness to learn
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Recent Examples of eagerness
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.
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Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2026
Gutiérrez worries that Trump’s eagerness for a trophy that has evaded 12 Democratic and Republican presidents could get the better of him.
—Joshua Goodman, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
The Medi-Cal debacle was not an isolated case but rather illustrates the eagerness of California’s politicians to make far-reaching declarations and commitments without fully exploring potential consequences.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2026
Players and officials have expressed an eagerness to make KC a must-stop when the national team comes together.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2026
Irish director Lee Cronin showed a lip-smacking eagerness to exploit parental fears in The Hole in the Ground and Evil Dead Rise.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
Students buzzed with eagerness as helmets and communication equipment were also passed around.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
The King is said to be eager to see his grandchildren, and with Charles battling cancer, there seems to be an eagerness to make the meeting happen sooner rather than later.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 2 Apr. 2026
To receive that type of praise meant a lot to Miles and only added to her eagerness to finally face one of the greatest coaches in the game.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2026
Gutiérrez worries that Trump’s eagerness for a trophy that has evaded 12 Democratic and Republican presidents could get the better of him.
—Joshua Goodman, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
The Medi-Cal debacle was not an isolated case but rather illustrates the eagerness of California’s politicians to make far-reaching declarations and commitments without fully exploring potential consequences.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2026
Players and officials have expressed an eagerness to make KC a must-stop when the national team comes together.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2026
Irish director Lee Cronin showed a lip-smacking eagerness to exploit parental fears in The Hole in the Ground and Evil Dead Rise.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
Students buzzed with eagerness as helmets and communication equipment were also passed around.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
The King is said to be eager to see his grandchildren, and with Charles battling cancer, there seems to be an eagerness to make the meeting happen sooner rather than later.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 2 Apr. 2026
To receive that type of praise meant a lot to Miles and only added to her eagerness to finally face one of the greatest coaches in the game.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eagerness
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On the heels of this enthusiasm, Manus, on March 5, 2025, released an AI tool that took the tech to the next level, from generating ideas to autonomously completing tasks.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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Oliver, a New York Times bestselling author who previously worked with Henry Winkler on the Hank Zipzer series, was moved by Hawn's enthusiasm.—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There was nothing left for anyone to drink at Soft Bar after Sabrina arrived because her insatiable thirst sucked up all the moisture within a ten-block radius.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
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That standard is based on the Five Freedoms of animal welfare developed by the Farm Animal Welfare Council, which include freedom from hunger and thirst; from discomfort; from pain, from injury or disease, from fear and distress; and freedom to express normal behavior.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As members of the Titans Elite team walked off the basketball court after the last game of the March super regional tournament, their excitement was evident.—
Amy Stark Shireman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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May-Tove Smiseth, an archaeologist and adviser on the Innlandet County Council, said the treasure has drummed up excitement in the archaeological community.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Eagerness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eagerness. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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