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
Balancing their orchestrated plans with the spontaneity of a real participant is what gave the series its gleeful tension.
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026
Don’t forget about spontaneity.
—Rebecca Fearn, SELF, 17 Mar. 2026
Prior to opening and without data, it can't be confirmed that the Wisconsin village will restore a sense of autonomy and spontaneity, said Zimmerman, who is based at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
That kind of spontaneity is what Lacoste Creative Director, Pelagia Kolotouros, tapped into for her fall collection, citing a 1923 tennis match where the brand’s founder, René Lacoste, played Spain’s top tennis pro, Manuel de Gomar, in a torrential downpour.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026
Don’t forget about spontaneity.
—Rebecca Fearn, SELF, 17 Mar. 2026
Prior to opening and without data, it can't be confirmed that the Wisconsin village will restore a sense of autonomy and spontaneity, said Zimmerman, who is based at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
That kind of spontaneity is what Lacoste Creative Director, Pelagia Kolotouros, tapped into for her fall collection, citing a 1923 tennis match where the brand’s founder, René Lacoste, played Spain’s top tennis pro, Manuel de Gomar, in a torrential downpour.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spontaneity
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
Noun
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The slightly distressed finish of brown sneakers adds naturalness and ease that pairs harmoniously with the low profile of baggy jeans.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
8 Mar. 2026
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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
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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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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“Spontaneity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spontaneity. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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