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 willingness
In recent years, BMW has shown a willingness to put its Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este concepts, like the Skytop roadster and Speedtop shooting brake, into production, but there appear to be no plans to do the same with the Vision BMW Alpina as of now.
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 15 May 2026
Researchers note that more study is needed to fully understand the role cannabis may play in menopause symptom management, but the numbers highlight a growing willingness among women to experiment with different approaches to feeling better.
—Aisha Alves, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2026
The worldwide business collapse cut consumers’ willingness to pay more for anything.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 15 May 2026
He’s known for his ability for creative playmaking and his willingness to slip into any role when the situation calls for it.
—Steve Kornacki, NBC news, 15 May 2026
Warkentin praises Stanton Optical for its innovative approach to eyecare and Stanton Optical returns the praise for its willingness to think outside the box.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Jones admired how Willie came to work each day with such anticipation and willingness to simply talk the game of baseball.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
Teens recognized for quick thinking City leaders later honored Royer, Magrone and Murray during the May 12 recognition ceremony at Cooper City Hall, praising the teenagers for their quick thinking and willingness to help a stranger in distress.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Ava is horrified by Deborah’s willingness to make the deal.
—Caroline Framke, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 15 May 2026
Researchers note that more study is needed to fully understand the role cannabis may play in menopause symptom management, but the numbers highlight a growing willingness among women to experiment with different approaches to feeling better.
—Aisha Alves, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2026
The worldwide business collapse cut consumers’ willingness to pay more for anything.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 15 May 2026
He’s known for his ability for creative playmaking and his willingness to slip into any role when the situation calls for it.
—Steve Kornacki, NBC news, 15 May 2026
Warkentin praises Stanton Optical for its innovative approach to eyecare and Stanton Optical returns the praise for its willingness to think outside the box.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Jones admired how Willie came to work each day with such anticipation and willingness to simply talk the game of baseball.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 14 May 2026
Teens recognized for quick thinking City leaders later honored Royer, Magrone and Murray during the May 12 recognition ceremony at Cooper City Hall, praising the teenagers for their quick thinking and willingness to help a stranger in distress.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 14 May 2026
Ava is horrified by Deborah’s willingness to make the deal.
—Caroline Framke, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for willingness
Noun
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Travolta’s infectious enthusiasm carried over into the movie itself, a semi-autobiographical trifle about his childhood love of air travel.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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But even that enthusiasm seems to be waning.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Quenneville and Killorn emphasized enthusiasm and alacrity, with Killorn cautioning against attention to detail transforming into something more obsessive.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
13 May 2026
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But alacrity was possible because drafting the Declaration required no study.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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As with other global cultural events, such as the Venice Biennale currently underway in Italy, the glittery annual songfest is intended as a display of goodwill and togetherness between nations.—
Chloe Veltman,
NPR,
16 May 2026
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The fact that both sides want to describe the meeting as a win shows goodwill, at least.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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That’s unequivocally bad news for the left, but the unintended consequence of the right’s zeal to rig the maps could send Black voters back to the Dems in numbers a single candidate not named Obama could not.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2026
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But in the zeal to meet the moment, regulatory authorities shouldn’t overlook the complexities of these treatments — and the very real risk of getting it wrong.—
Lisa Jarvis,
Twin Cities,
13 May 2026
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Cote’s musical education has taken him around the world, quite literally on the cruise ship, and also through his eagerness to hear every single bit of music there is out there.—
Brendan Menapace,
SPIN,
4 May 2026
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His movies exude eagerness, energy, verve in storytelling, and unmitigated confidence in the emotional power of the cinema itself.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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Part of what becomes apparent watching Chalamet do a press tour is his seemingly unlimited supply of gameness.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
19 Dec. 2025
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De Shields arrived first, wearing a buffalo-plaid toque and a mien of utter gameness.—
Henry Alford,
New Yorker,
1 Dec. 2025
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“Willingness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/willingness. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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