spontaneity

noun

ˌspän-tə-ˈnē-ə-tē How to pronounce spontaneity (audio)
Definition of spontaneitynext
as in abandon
carefree freedom from constraint the couple sacrificed some of the spontaneity in their lives when they both got nine-to-five jobs

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Recent Examples of spontaneity The first image in the exhibition announced the playful tenor of the oversize works, which often verged on the ludic despite the lack of spontaneity owing to the cumbersome Land Camera. — James Quandt, Artforum, 2 June 2026 Already used by luxury houses including Chanel and a network of international suppliers, the technology aims to preserve the visual precision and spontaneity of face-to-face meetings for design reviews, fittings and product development. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 19 June 2026 The instant and unexpected success of Season 1, which aired as Season 2 was being shot, led to a loss of that spontaneity and, eventually, to the MTV series ending after Season 3. — Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 2 July 2026 Europe is also introducing additional travel authorization systems, including ETIAS and the Entry/Exit System scheduled for the last quarter of 2026, reducing some of the spontaneity Canadians once enjoyed. — Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for spontaneity
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  1. abandon
  2. naturalness
  3. abandonment
  4. enthusiasm
Noun
  • Like any good Sheridan show, gratuitous violence and clichéd wisdom are doled out with abandon, the spoonful of sugar to help the medicine—in this case ranching gone awry—go down.
    — Alex Jhamb Burns, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 July 2026
  • The whole atmosphere was one of party and reckless abandon.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
Definition of abandon
Noun
  • By the middle of the nineteenth century, the seriousness and stability of their suits suggested a new naturalness for their authority that came to seem both right and inevitable.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 June 2026
  • As a national icon, the Natural Bridge served as a quiet, Emersonian rebuke to Europe’s militaristic triumphal arches, reinforcing the naturalness of American democracy.
    — Sebastian Smee, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Definition of naturalness
Noun
  • For fast fashion retailers, the first discount typically lands within four to twelve hours of abandonment.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 3 July 2026
  • In 2017, still a puppy, he was rescued from abandonment and mistreatment by the Asociación Pro Defensa de los Animales, which restored his health and, with it, his chances.
    — Luis E. Romero, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of abandonment
Noun
  • Despite the crypto down market, Securitize is riding a wave of enthusiasm for tokenization as Wall Street increasingly experiments with blockchains.
    — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 2 July 2026
  • Neon wisely positioned itself as the exact right home for that enthusiasm with an inventive promotional tour that included, among other stops, a free gas giveaway.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 2 July 2026
Definition of enthusiasm

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