spontaneity
noun
spon·ta·ne·i·ty
ˌspän-tə-ˈnē-ə-tē 
-ˈnā-
-ˈnā-
1
: the quality or state of being spontaneous
2
: voluntary or undetermined action or movement
also
: its source
Examples of spontaneity in a Sentence
the spontaneity of their behavior
the couple sacrificed some of the spontaneity in their lives when they both got nine-to-five jobs
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Platforms such as Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom can help replicate the spontaneity of an office environment.
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Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 28 May 2025
With umbrellas tossed aside and spirits soaring, what could have been a disaster became a celebration of love and spontaneity.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 25 May 2025
These voyages replace the predictability of traditional cruise itineraries with an air of intrigue and a good dose of spontaneity.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2025
And interviewers are quick to spot red flags like buzzword-heavy phrases with no context or answers that lack warmth or spontaneity.
—Andrew Fennell, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 28 May 2025
With umbrellas tossed aside and spirits soaring, what could have been a disaster became a celebration of love and spontaneity.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 25 May 2025
These voyages replace the predictability of traditional cruise itineraries with an air of intrigue and a good dose of spontaneity.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2025
And interviewers are quick to spot red flags like buzzword-heavy phrases with no context or answers that lack warmth or spontaneity.
—Andrew Fennell, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for spontaneity
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“Spontaneity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spontaneity. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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