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
The spontaneity and interplay traditionally valued in rock does not figure into Zeisig’s musical style or choice of collaborators.
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Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 10 Mar. 2026
Anthony, meanwhile, takes spontaneity to another level.
—Sergei Poljak, Outside, 7 Mar. 2026
This spontaneity has been a throughline for the couple who met as DJs in Miami back in 2011.
—Kaity Velez, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
Speaking to Billboard’s Pop Shop Podcast, the trio — Marcus Mumford, Ben Lovett and Ted Dwayne — said that the album’s creation was born from spontaneity.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2026
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Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 10 Mar. 2026
Anthony, meanwhile, takes spontaneity to another level.
—Sergei Poljak, Outside, 7 Mar. 2026
This spontaneity has been a throughline for the couple who met as DJs in Miami back in 2011.
—Kaity Velez, Parents, 3 Mar. 2026
Speaking to Billboard’s Pop Shop Podcast, the trio — Marcus Mumford, Ben Lovett and Ted Dwayne — said that the album’s creation was born from spontaneity.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for spontaneity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spontaneity
Noun
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But such is the startling sophistication of artificial intelligence, and the reckless abandon with which it is deployed to deceive online, cynicism seems a healthy side-dish to many viral moments.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2026
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Brandishing without abandon is a catastrophe.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
13 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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They were offered a path to a green card reserved for young immigrants who experienced abuse or abandonment in their countries of origin.—
Daniella Silva,
NBC news,
17 Mar. 2026
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In response to the controversy, Grammarly committed to reimagining the feature to provide experts with genuine control over their representation, suggesting the company was willing to address the underlying concerns through product modification rather than wholesale abandonment of the concept.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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But also, your upbeat enthusiasm will appeal to everyone!—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
17 Mar. 2026
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Those arguments have blunted voter enthusiasm for ballot measures to increase corporate taxes before, according to Baldassare.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Spontaneity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spontaneity. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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