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
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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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The trick to this date lies in spontaneity and curiosity.
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
One of the most creative offensive minds in football, who also happens to have a mobile quarterback who can strike with either spontaneity or efficiency, can’t seem to find the end zone from the red zone.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2024
As if things couldn’t get more exciting, Venus slips into Sagittarius that same day, so buckle up for a wild ride — love will be full of spontaneity and new experiences.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Your celestial ruler, Venus, will also slip into Sagittarius on Oct. 17, adding a sense of optimism and spontaneity to your conversations and romantic encounters.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2024
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
One of the most creative offensive minds in football, who also happens to have a mobile quarterback who can strike with either spontaneity or efficiency, can’t seem to find the end zone from the red zone.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2024
As if things couldn’t get more exciting, Venus slips into Sagittarius that same day, so buckle up for a wild ride — love will be full of spontaneity and new experiences.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Your celestial ruler, Venus, will also slip into Sagittarius on Oct. 17, adding a sense of optimism and spontaneity to your conversations and romantic encounters.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2024
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“Spontaneity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spontaneity. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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