naturalness

noun

Definition of naturalnessnext
1
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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2
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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  1. abandon
  2. simplicity
  3. abandonment
  4. innocence
  5. spontaneity
  6. sincerity
  7. warmth
  8. enthusiasm
Noun
  • Despite often being the shortest player on the court, the 5-foot-11, 175-pound senior plays with reckless abandon.
    — Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2025
  • And moving friends to the enemy list with such reckless abandon will do nothing to mold future leaders able to take actions to remind the world that America stands for fairness and freedom.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
Definition of abandon
Noun
  • But the simplicity of the sequence of events — Smith’s shot perfectly careening off the side of the rim and Şengün’s subsequent positioning for the putback — was indicative of Houston’s rebounding prowess.
    — Kelly Iko, The Athletic, 18 Mar. 2025
  • But over time, in some cities, New York among them, the totemic simplicity of a man eating a steak fell out of fashion, replaced by more heterogeneous modes of conspicuous connoisseurship: nouvelle cuisine, the auteur-chef tasting menu, the thousand-dollar omakase, the members-only supper club.
    — Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of simplicity
Noun
  • Natalia was evicted from the apartment a year later and the couple was hit with accusations of abandonment and several charges related to the neglect of a dependent.
    — Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Volunteers advocate for children who have been removed from their home from either abuse, abandonment or neglect.
    — Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of abandonment
Noun
  • Pitino maintained his innocence throughout that scandal, which included allegations that Adidas representatives funneled $100,000 to the family of a Louisville recruit.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2025
  • However, O’Neill Burke said the office’s position on issuing certificates of innocence has shifted.
    — Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of innocence
Noun
  • Not only is the choice of songs different one night to the next, there are moments of spontaneity and humanity that give each performance a different character.
    — Glenn Peoples, Billboard, 18 Mar. 2025
  • What separates vigilantism from self-defense is the spontaneity of the latter and the premeditation of the former.
    — Kent Russell, Harper's Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
Definition of spontaneity
Noun
  • Trump has indulged in overly optimistic rhetoric about Moscow’s sincerity, and questions about his true aims linger.
    — Christopher S. Chivvis, Foreign Affairs, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The pair’s smiles—seemingly so warm just moments prior—now appear painfully, alarmingly, pasted on, throwing their earlier sincerity into question.
    — Naomi Fry, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of sincerity
Noun
  • The Gobi and Masterpiece jackets is a balance of warmth and mobility, while the Cloud jacket and Anya puffer provide lightweight options for active lifestyles.
    — Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Tropical plants, like peace lilies and bamboo palms, prefer warmth and humidity, while succulents, like aloe vera, thrive in drier environments.
    — Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Definition of warmth
Noun
  • Together Employee engagement reflects employees’ involvement and enthusiasm in their work and workplace, and language plays a major role in shaping that experience.
    — Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
  • With such unprecedented headwinds, the party actually did OK after Biden left the race: Kamala Harris boosted party members' enthusiasm and avoided a wipeout.
    — Alex Thompson, Axios, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of enthusiasm
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“Naturalness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naturalness. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

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