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keenly

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








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Anthropic on Tuesday said its yet-to-be-released artificial intelligence model called Claude Mythos has proven keenly adept at exposing software weaknesses.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

He alone seemed keenly interested in the statutory argument against the administration.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

Byrne has always had a knack for marrying camp with earnest determination, as though she’s keenly aware of how often the two intersect in everyday life.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

Not only are these the two frontrunners in the category, but they are also the two songs most likely to appeal to young audiences in particular, something the Academy will be keenly aware of.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Other eyes besides mine watched these manifestations of character—watched them closely, keenly, shrewdly.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë