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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Noun
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There is perhaps even more diversity around technology transfer, with rules, attitudes and enthusiasm varying significantly between universities.—
Trevor Clawson,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025 -
But its interest would set off a free-for-all among large railroads and pose a test of the Trump administration’s enthusiasm for industrial consolidation.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
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The secret to his mercantile alacrity was Fort Bragg.—
Seth Harp,
Rolling Stone,
28 July 2025
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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
Noun
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Every positive interaction adds to your account, creating a reservoir of goodwill that pays dividends for years.—
Archer Chiang,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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General social customs presuppose people of goodwill, not such extreme and unfortunate cases.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
29 July 2025
Noun
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The combination of sports, music and fashion is a winning combination with fans and brands alike, and now the Giants of Africa Festival is tapping into that zeal with its first fashion show.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
28 July 2025
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My zeal for these stories concealed a repressed envy toward the convert, her fulfilled fantasy of belonging.—
Terry Nguyen
July 23,
Literary Hub,
23 July 2025
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“Willingness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/willingness. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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