spontaneity
noun
spon·ta·ne·i·ty
ˌspän-tə-ˈnē-ə-tē 
-ˈnā-
-ˈnā-
1
: the quality or state of being spontaneous
2
: voluntary or undetermined action or movement
also
: its source
Examples of spontaneity in a Sentence
the spontaneity of their behavior
the couple sacrificed some of the spontaneity in their lives when they both got nine-to-five jobs
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Modern leadership demands an ability to balance control and adaptability, structure and spontaneity.
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Davide Sartini, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
One employee from Japan may approach collaboration more formally, while a colleague in Brazil values open dialogue and spontaneity.
—Rhett Power, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2025
April 20 will likely encourage spontaneity and bring confidence and magnetism your way.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Ani, swept up in his life of luxury and spontaneity, agrees and moves into his mansion.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2025
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Davide Sartini, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
One employee from Japan may approach collaboration more formally, while a colleague in Brazil values open dialogue and spontaneity.
—Rhett Power, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2025
April 20 will likely encourage spontaneity and bring confidence and magnetism your way.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Ani, swept up in his life of luxury and spontaneity, agrees and moves into his mansion.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for spontaneity
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“Spontaneity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spontaneity. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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