EARLINESS Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

earliness

noun

Definition of earliness

as in prematurity

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Noun

Other countries do have the same conditions but prematurity rates aren't as high as Pakistan's, says Jehan.

— Diaa Hadid, NPR, 2 Aug. 2026
The babies, who were about 17 days old, had no complications other than prematurity, the summary said.

— David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 2 July 2026

Definition of prematurity

Noun

The Tribune Editorial Board recently highlighted Cincinnati’s readiness plan, which anticipates attracting climate migrants in the decades ahead.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
However, with his involvement in pre-season limited, concerns about his readiness to slot in immediately are understandable.

— Cerys Jones, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of readiness

Noun

To travel well often means opening yourself up to discomfort or difference, which inherently means a willingness to make a fool of yourself.

— Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Aug. 2026
True qualification now demands a willingness to embrace new information, recent adaptive experience, a clear understanding of one's core problem-solving ability, and conviction to act under pressure.

— Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of willingness

Noun

Esparza plays the unhinged tyrant with a quickness, his bright eyes darting and weaving with each newfangled notion.

— Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026
As a junior last season, Howard was utilized on flare screens and jet runs to optimize his explosive speed and quickness.

— Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of quickness

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