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
Synonyms
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
Recent Examples on the Web
Gel plate printing is a monotype printing technique, combining the spontaneity of drawing and printmaking to create truly one-of-a-kind pieces of art.
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Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2024
Sagittarius also strives for independence and freedom, preferring spontaneity and excitement, which could also conflict Cancer's desire for comfort and stability.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 25 June 2024
And while there’s always room for spontaneity, a truly enjoyable day at the beach requires a bit of planning and forethought for most of us.
—Iona Brannon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2024
The unexpected way Degas’s figures are cut off and the use of negative space have the spontaneity of a photograph, while Dombrowski proposes that this fragmentation may have a deeper political commentary in reckoning with the tumult and redevelopment of Paris during the Third Republic.
—Allison C. Meier, JSTOR Daily, 10 Apr. 2024
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Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2024
Sagittarius also strives for independence and freedom, preferring spontaneity and excitement, which could also conflict Cancer's desire for comfort and stability.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 25 June 2024
And while there’s always room for spontaneity, a truly enjoyable day at the beach requires a bit of planning and forethought for most of us.
—Iona Brannon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2024
The unexpected way Degas’s figures are cut off and the use of negative space have the spontaneity of a photograph, while Dombrowski proposes that this fragmentation may have a deeper political commentary in reckoning with the tumult and redevelopment of Paris during the Third Republic.
—Allison C. Meier, JSTOR Daily, 10 Apr. 2024
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“Spontaneity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spontaneity. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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