as in playfulness
a natural disposition for playful behavior
her high-spirited sportiveness can sometimes distract her and others from serious work
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Noun
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Fashion Week brings out a bit of playfulness in us all, and Oprah is not immune.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026 -
All the while, the company emphasized playfulness at the core of creation.—
Emma Madden,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Shah Alam was initially charged with felony assault, burglary and criminal mischief.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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All three suspects have been charged with burglary and criminal mischief.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Sportiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sportiveness. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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