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
Recent Examples on the Web
Robin Williams was a brilliant comedic improviser — and Ethan Hawke says the late actor brought that same spontaneity to his dramatic roles.
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Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
There’s a lot of optimism and spontaneity surrounding this zodiac sign, so even conversations that leave you laughing until your stomach hurts wouldn’t be out of the ordinary.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
With artists/creators and their audiences understanding what makes the FYP tick, what used to feel like spontaneity now feels like salesmanship.
—Sam Saideman, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
Australian Leigh Barnes, president of the Americas region at tour company Intrepid Travel, says Canadians tend to be adventurous and freewheeling, open to new activities and spontaneity, while Americans tend to favor structure and organization.
—Vivian Song, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
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Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
There’s a lot of optimism and spontaneity surrounding this zodiac sign, so even conversations that leave you laughing until your stomach hurts wouldn’t be out of the ordinary.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
With artists/creators and their audiences understanding what makes the FYP tick, what used to feel like spontaneity now feels like salesmanship.
—Sam Saideman, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
Australian Leigh Barnes, president of the Americas region at tour company Intrepid Travel, says Canadians tend to be adventurous and freewheeling, open to new activities and spontaneity, while Americans tend to favor structure and organization.
—Vivian Song, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 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 1 Nov. 2025.
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