1
as in bitterness
a harsh or sharp quality
the keenness of the knife should tell you that it was sharpened recently a writer famous for the keenness of her wit
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as in enthusiasm
urgent desire or interest
was looking forward to his birthday party with the keenness of a youngster
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as in intelligence
exceptional discernment and judgment especially in practical matters
had the financial keenness to know that the stock was overvalued
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as in sensitiveness
the state or quality of being able to sense slight impressions or differences
there's an enhanced keenness of hearing that young mothers seem to develop
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Recent Examples of keenness
Housing and homelessness is another key issue in Los Angeles, with voters expressing a keenness for it to be tackled.
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Tiago Ventura,
Time,
9 June 2026
Barcelona and Bayern’s keenness to acquire him underlines both the paucity of the top-level winger market, as well as his own unique characteristics.
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Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
The keenness of my letdown was dismaying.
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Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
The talks signal keenness by both countries to maintain regular communication, The Wall Street Journal said.
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Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Tiago Ventura,
Time,
9 June 2026
Barcelona and Bayern’s keenness to acquire him underlines both the paucity of the top-level winger market, as well as his own unique characteristics.
—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
The keenness of my letdown was dismaying.
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Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
The talks signal keenness by both countries to maintain regular communication, The Wall Street Journal said.
—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for keenness
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In the case of Alito and Thomas, there is also a striking note of bitterness.
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Looking back now, however, there is no bitterness attached to that chapter.
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Despite the crypto down market, Securitize is riding a wave of enthusiasm for tokenization as Wall Street increasingly experiments with blockchains.
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Neon wisely positioned itself as the exact right home for that enthusiasm with an inventive promotional tour that included, among other stops, a free gas giveaway.
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Bobbi Queen, a former senior fashion editor at WWD who was known for her intelligence, wit and sense of style, died Thursday at her New York apartment at the age of 84.
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Autonomy with human oversight Artificial intelligence handles much of CobraJet’s flight through an autonomous autopilot supported by electro-optical and infrared cameras.
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In addition to tilt and pressure sensitivity, the Apple Pencil Pro adds squeeze and delete functions to the palette, along with a new barrel roll gesture and haptic vibrational feedback.
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As the intuitive Moon enters your 7th House of Partnership, your sensitivity to commitments heightens and clear expectations matter more than charm.
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At a charge, guests may also book a cute Patina Osaka wagon, packed with chairs, cuddly blankets, bites, and drinks for a bucolic picnic in the park.
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The reception reportedly offered multiple bars and food stations, which featured bites such as sushi and Italian cuisine.
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While the dogs/chips/ice cream might still ring true, my thirst-quencher of choice has evolved.
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If your skin needs a hydration boost, reach for the brand's Hyaluronic Moisture formula with hyaluronic acid and snow mushroom to quench its thirst.
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To be sure, Maher’s ready wit and spontaneous repartee as a talk show host were central themes for the parade of chums who praised the honoree.
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Jade stalked Chelsea, but Charlotte Flair interfered and hit Cargill wit the belt.
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The Detroit pizza features the style’s signature crown of crispy cheese around the edges, and a blanket of brick cheese.
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Both the scalloped edges and adorable blue gingham print made this a top pick for me.
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“Keenness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keenness. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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