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keenly

[keen-lee] / ˈkin li /
ADVERB
acutely
Synonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK








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On Thursday, the literature laureate will be revealed, and perhaps the most keenly anticipated award -- the peace prize -- is due on Friday.

From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026

He’s also keenly aware that he’s under the spotlight now.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

Both Rooney and Kate are keenly aware of how petrifying it can be to be perceived, and how galvanizing it can be as well, and they bring both senses to their shared performance.

From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026

However, Kennedy was keenly aware of the generation ahead of her who emigrated in the 1940s and 50s.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

I’m also keenly aware that this is the first time he’s ever really talked about his life outside of being a guard, and the first time that I’ve ever really considered that he has one.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed




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