as in automatic
done instantly and without conscious thought or decision
recoiling when a wasp is near is simply a spontaneous reaction
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as in naturalness
carefree freedom from constraint
her friends loved her for her natural spontaneousness
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Recent Examples of spontaneous
Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 23 Apr. 2025
On April 15, Max shared its first trailer for the new batch of episodes, which will check in on the status of Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker) and Aidan (John Corbett) while introducing a whole slew of new characters to its bubbly and spontaneous vision of New York City.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Emerging from the city's urban landscape, his art is characterized by spontaneous compositions of pattern and form, often evolving through layers of spray paint, ink, and acrylic.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Both edibles offer fresh garnishes for daily use or spontaneous hosting.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2025
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In a world where most pitches now take place on Zoom, Wheelhouse wants to create that environment of spontaneous chit-chat that sometimes leads to huge breakthroughs.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 23 Apr. 2025
On April 15, Max shared its first trailer for the new batch of episodes, which will check in on the status of Carrie (Sarah Jessica Parker) and Aidan (John Corbett) while introducing a whole slew of new characters to its bubbly and spontaneous vision of New York City.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Emerging from the city's urban landscape, his art is characterized by spontaneous compositions of pattern and form, often evolving through layers of spray paint, ink, and acrylic.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Both edibles offer fresh garnishes for daily use or spontaneous hosting.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spontaneous
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This opens up the possibility of Wycombe either clinching automatic promotion before their two rivals play, or the door being prised open for either Wrexham or Charlton to nip through and set up a nerve-wracking final day.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Congress tried to address this issue by passing the Child Citizenship Act in 2000, which grants automatic citizenship to international adoptees.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
19 Apr. 2025
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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2025
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Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement Pope Francis believed in capitalism, but not the kind that exploits, extracts, and abandons.—
John Hope Bryant,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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And that has allowed American consumers to spend with relative abandon.—
Peter S. Goodman,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Several conditions may cause sudden vision loss, such as an eye injury.—
Heidi Cope,
Health,
19 Apr. 2025
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All of a sudden, something that was a huge source of joy in my grandparents’ life became a challenge.—
Katie Akin,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2025
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Since 2023, the global online shopping cart abandonment rate has held steady at 70.19%.—
Gabriel Shaoolian,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Following the incident, the woman later identified herself and left a voicemail admitting to the abandonment.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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But ultimately, the week ended with a pretty good array of extremes in selling pressure and hedging demand of the sort that should turn the risk-reward more favorable for a reflex bounce before too long.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
5 Apr. 2025
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The reflex reaction would be to suggest that without Stiller and Goretzka, Germany lost control in midfield.—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The Harlem Wizards are a show basketball team whose performances are marked by comedy, audience participation and spontaneity.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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The Reformers: Honolulu, Hawaii These folks, often seen as perfectionists, are also known for their spontaneity and, most importantly, their helpful nature.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
21 Apr. 2025
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Elon Musk's company launched its 32nd robotic resupply mission to the ISS for NASA early Monday morning (April 21), sending a Dragon freighter aloft from Florida's Space Coast.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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The idea is that combining cheap-to-make AUVs with their own heavy armaments that are equally cheap and linking them with an intelligent sonar network would create fleets of robotic subs able to engage enemy ships and submarines in numbers never before seen.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Spontaneous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spontaneous. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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