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 Synonyms for willingness
Noun
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The enthusiasm has spawned an industry that turns offal—a catchall term for an animal’s nonmuscular parts—into pill or powdered form.—
Valerie Trapp,
The Atlantic,
17 Apr. 2025 -
Royals broadcaster Rex Hudler wears his heart on his sleeve when calling games, and his enthusiasm is evident to anyone who has tuned to FanDuel Sports Kansas City.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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That being said, the appearance of appearing to bend the knee to Trump with such alacrity has caused widespread alarm in legal circles.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
22 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, Trump's tariffs are also leading to more alacrity from the central government.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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While tariffs can be negotiated away with the stroke of a pen, rebuilding consumer trust and goodwill toward Americans and its products could take a generation.—
Jackie Snow,
Quartz,
7 Apr. 2025
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Since contact with passengers was allowed post-pandemic, he's been greeting commuters with a cheery brand of goodwill that makes their day.—
Terry Baddoo,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Community surveys identified the kitchen, which can be leased, as a priority for a neighborhood with a growing refugee and immigrant population and some entrepreneurial zeal.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
13 Apr. 2025
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Shotwell, who’s become a billionaire thanks to investors’ zeal for the company, believes Starship will take the company’s valuation higher still.—
Jeremy Bogaisky,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Willingness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/willingness. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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