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 film’s chief distinction is that it was shot entirely on an iPhone, supposedly allowing for greater freedom and spontaneity as the cast and crew were able to shoot in real locations without making much of a fuss.
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Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Jan. 2025
Depop forecasts ‘indie vanguard’ as a defining aesthetic of the year, with individuality and spontaneity dominating fashion in an era ruled by hedonistic energy.
—Irina Grechko, refinery29.com, 17 Jan. 2025
Novak embraced spontaneity and personalization, ensuring that his actions felt genuine and heartfelt.
—Don Yaeger, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Embrace change, spontaneity and that electric, unpredictable energy that keeps things thrilling.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Jan. 2025
Depop forecasts ‘indie vanguard’ as a defining aesthetic of the year, with individuality and spontaneity dominating fashion in an era ruled by hedonistic energy.
—Irina Grechko, refinery29.com, 17 Jan. 2025
Novak embraced spontaneity and personalization, ensuring that his actions felt genuine and heartfelt.
—Don Yaeger, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
Embrace change, spontaneity and that electric, unpredictable energy that keeps things thrilling.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for spontaneity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spontaneity
Noun
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So that’s what Jan does, replicating himself with carefree abandon.—
Lewis Gordon,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2025
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Is this the sound of happy abandon, or of the morning after?—
Mitch Therieau,
The New Yorker,
27 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Japan's unstated fears of U.S. abandonment What neither Ishiba nor other Japanese officials will discuss publicly is their concern that the U.S. might move away from its commitment to the U.S.-Japan alliance.—
Anthony Kuhn,
NPR,
7 Feb. 2025
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The consequences of this kind of abandonment, Whetstone said, can be severe.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The unexpected uptick in inflation could dampen some of the business enthusiasm that arose after Trump's election on promises to reduce regulation and cut taxes.—
CHRISTOPHER RUGABER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
13 Feb. 2025
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Many of the nation’s sheriffs have responded with enthusiasm.—
Eileen Sullivan,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2025
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“Spontaneity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spontaneity. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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