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
As for cosmic weather this week, note that power struggles around ideas may arise on June 29, while July 4 could bring big ups, downs or spontaneity to relationships.
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Kyle Thomas, People.com, 29 June 2025
This divide not only exposed the contrasting nature of the two events but also underscored the broader segmentation within the creator economy itself: scale vs. intimacy, polish vs. presence, spectacle vs. spontaneity.
—Ian Shepherd, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
There is a spontaneity to everything his dimwitted friend Dignan (Owen) does in his mission to help Anthony get back on his feet by recruiting him for a team of part-time criminals led by Mr. Henry (James Caan), the owner of the Lawn Wranglers landscaping company.
—Shannon Carlin, Time, 30 May 2025
The driver’s license becomes a key to unlocking opportunities to move from point A to point B, allowing young adults to embrace spontaneity and build lasting memories.
—Selika Josiah Talbott, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
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Kyle Thomas, People.com, 29 June 2025
This divide not only exposed the contrasting nature of the two events but also underscored the broader segmentation within the creator economy itself: scale vs. intimacy, polish vs. presence, spectacle vs. spontaneity.
—Ian Shepherd, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
There is a spontaneity to everything his dimwitted friend Dignan (Owen) does in his mission to help Anthony get back on his feet by recruiting him for a team of part-time criminals led by Mr. Henry (James Caan), the owner of the Lawn Wranglers landscaping company.
—Shannon Carlin, Time, 30 May 2025
The driver’s license becomes a key to unlocking opportunities to move from point A to point B, allowing young adults to embrace spontaneity and build lasting memories.
—Selika Josiah Talbott, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spontaneity
Noun
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Early James, a 31-year-old Troy, Alabama native, makes folksy blues music that seems best suited for stoking anarchy while soothing reckless abandon.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
28 June 2025
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The takeaway: Reckless abandon is not the way to survive a season.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 June 2025
Noun
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Volunteers advocate for children who have been removed from their home from either abuse, abandonment or neglect.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 July 2025
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But the Puerto Rican legend’s abandonment of her machine-gun reputation proved fatal in the final rounds.—
Mark Puleo,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
Noun
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There is perhaps even more diversity around technology transfer, with rules, attitudes and enthusiasm varying significantly between universities.—
Trevor Clawson,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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But its interest would set off a free-for-all among large railroads and pose a test of the Trump administration’s enthusiasm for industrial consolidation.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
21 July 2025
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“Spontaneity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spontaneity. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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