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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Your loyalty, enthusiasm and belief in our products have meant the world to us.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
11 July 2025 -
Crucially for Spurs, that enthusiasm in possession doesn’t wane without it.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Noun
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The next president should enter office with a clear and constructive vision for the future of American foreign policy and move to realize it with the same alacrity the Trump administration has displayed in its first 100 days.—
REBECCA LISSNER,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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Peugeot dove into SUVs and EVs with more alacrity and commitment than other mainstream European brands.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
Noun
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There are certainly fluctuations of good and bad news all across the gaming industry, but more often than not as of late, the Xbox brand seems to be squandering its goodwill by saying one thing and then doing another over and over again.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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For now, here are signs both sides are following through on the terms of the London agreement and displaying signs of goodwill.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
3 July 2025
Noun
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Furthermore, parallel to these efforts being the means to improve performance and profitability, many of these initiatives are important incentives for employees to maintain a sense of normalcy and zeal for their careers.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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The zeal of the 1979 revolution is still visible on the tables of the Den of Spies, in the papers true believers re-assembled strand-by-strand.—
Karl Vick,
Time,
22 June 2025
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“Willingness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/willingness. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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