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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
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More than masturbatory daydreams, Vladimir inspires our heroine to write with abandon, ignoring professional and personal obligations in service to her muse.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2026
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Megahan said his mindset was to swim with abandon and aggressiveness in his final state meet.—
Andrew Cornelius,
Twin Cities,
1 Mar. 2026
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Something about the simplicity of that, coupled with the canyon’s display of deep time, reminded me how small and temporary my own existence was, and therefore how precious.—
Rosecrans Baldwin,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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Some approaches to astrophotography emphasize simplicity and portability, while others reward patience and precision.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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Early abandonment by his mother, careful treatment from local zookeepers and instant social media fame.—
Rebecca Ramirez,
NPR,
3 Mar. 2026
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Some were told to practice more self-care, as if a yoga class could fix a neurodevelopmental condition compounded by systemic abandonment.—
Sarah Oreck,
SELF,
2 Mar. 2026
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Zeigler has always maintained his innocence and has filed many appeals in a case that has fascinated the public and led to television shows, books, documentaries and a variety of crime sleuths tossing up theories.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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Piazzolla, however, maintains his innocence, and has appealed the case which is not fully resolved.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
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Whether your family craves a beach escape, a city full of new experiences, or something scenic and low-key, these destinations are easy to book, surprisingly affordable, and genuinely worth the spontaneity.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
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The spontaneity and interplay traditionally valued in rock does not figure into Zeisig’s musical style or choice of collaborators.—
Daniel Bromfield,
Pitchfork,
10 Mar. 2026
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Joy Randolph, Ke Huy Quan and Daniel Kaluuya nailed the assignment in recent years, giving speeches that struck an endearing balance of humor and sincerity, but always with a dash of the unexpected.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
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Foligno always skirted the line between earnest and corny, but nobody ever doubted his sincerity.—
Scott Powers,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The solution can be as simple as adding soft furnishings and decor, such as curtains and a rug, which can absorb sound and add warmth to the space.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
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The warmth is also thought to relax the muscles of the digestive tract, thereby improving digestion.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
4 Mar. 2026
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Her performance generated enough enthusiasm that the production extended her involvement twice — first from a March 15 end date to April 5, then again through May 3, coinciding with Ballas joining the cast.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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That could mean even more enthusiasm for nuclear weapons and regional proxy forces.—
Nicholas D. Kristof,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Naturalness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naturalness. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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