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as in abandon
carefree freedom from constraint
the children danced with a naturalness born of the sheer enjoyment of music and movement
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as in simplicity
the quality or state of being simple and sincere
has always admired the very naturalness of the Amish lifestyle
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Recent Examples of naturalness
The slightly distressed finish of brown sneakers adds naturalness and ease that pairs harmoniously with the low profile of baggy jeans.
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Alex Sales, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2026
In 1995, Taschen published his first book, which made a stir with portraits of soft, indirect illumination, emphasizing naturalness.
—Steve Appleford, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
The filmmakers on Saturday also discussed working with children on set, with both lauding young people’s naturalness and authenticity.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 31 Jan. 2026
Frogposting, then, pits the intractably byzantine, soulless and cutthroat nature of the contemporary economy in a simple binary against what the posters envision as the green, healthy, naturalness of the Earth—framed as a joke, the base unit of online commentary.
—Hazlitt, 3 Dec. 2025
An accurate line design directly affects the naturalness of the hair transplant results.
—Lyssanoel Frater, IndyStar, 6 Oct. 2025
Smile Hair Clinic aims to achieve the highest density by maintaining naturalness.
—Wyles Daniel, jsonline.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The naturalness bias is deeply ingrained in Kennedy’s MAHA campaign, which aims to improve public health by returning to a more natural lifestyle.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 11 Aug. 2025
Alex Sales, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2026
In 1995, Taschen published his first book, which made a stir with portraits of soft, indirect illumination, emphasizing naturalness.
—Steve Appleford, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
The filmmakers on Saturday also discussed working with children on set, with both lauding young people’s naturalness and authenticity.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 31 Jan. 2026
Frogposting, then, pits the intractably byzantine, soulless and cutthroat nature of the contemporary economy in a simple binary against what the posters envision as the green, healthy, naturalness of the Earth—framed as a joke, the base unit of online commentary.
—Hazlitt, 3 Dec. 2025
An accurate line design directly affects the naturalness of the hair transplant results.
—Lyssanoel Frater, IndyStar, 6 Oct. 2025
Smile Hair Clinic aims to achieve the highest density by maintaining naturalness.
—Wyles Daniel, jsonline.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The naturalness bias is deeply ingrained in Kennedy’s MAHA campaign, which aims to improve public health by returning to a more natural lifestyle.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for naturalness
Noun
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The gains were most pronounced among low-income students, the population that critics argue school choice abandons.—
Tommy Schultz,
Boston Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Loose, gestural ink drawings sit alongside still lifes of treasured objects, flea market finds are arranged like miniature stage sets, and candid snapshots of her Milan existence are collaged with painterly abandon.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
24 Mar. 2026
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Japanese pickling methods, such as nukazuke (fermentation in rice bran), emphasized minimalism and balance, reflecting the cultural values of harmony and simplicity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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The beauty of cafe curtains lies in their simplicity.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Perez is now being charged with animal cruelty and animal abandonment.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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In lieu of confronting her mother about the reason for her abandonment, Taparjan works with actors.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Here is your certificate of innocence’?—
Joe Mahr,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Under California law, prisoners seeking parole may not be penalized for failing to admit wrongdoing, so Kovacich’s claim of innocence was not used against him, Tellman said.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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There are soft edges and hard edges, formal spaces that don’t thwart spontaneity, casual spaces that can be used for more serious business.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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The comedian thinks oversized productions with multiple cameras lack the spontaneity and authenticity that once made comedy specials truly revelatory and unique.—
Deputy Entertainment,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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Some have gone further, publicly chewing khat on the campaign trail, a gesture that signals solidarity and which has become something of a ritual in Kenyan electoral cycles, with aspiring leaders competing to demonstrate the sincerity of their commitment to khat farmers and traders.—
Joseph Maina,
semafor.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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The sincerity of this aim can sometimes run counter to the sharp, excruciatingly realistic satire that’s previously been the show’s bailiwick, and sometimes still is.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2026
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Diane Keaton offered warmth and modeled how to stay human amid fame.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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When rains and warmth arrive, the endosperm digests itself and shunts food to the growing seedling.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales is known for his enthusiasm and optimism.—
Mike Kaye
April 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Despite the previous delays for Artemis II, enthusiasm remains high.—
Christiana Freitag,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Naturalness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naturalness. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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