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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This second line follows in those footsteps, building on the sense of nonchalance and spontaneity Maccapani Missoni imbued in her first effort.
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
This equipoise of spontaneity and control define Smith’s singular fiction.
—Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
Redford and Hoffman learned each other’s lines to create synergy and spontaneity, but their differences could lead to an element of friction, says Britton.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 17 May 2026
Yet the ease of the dialogue, the sense of spontaneity and warmth, equally natural in the most strained moments, never falters.
—Jay Weissberg, Variety, 17 May 2026
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
This equipoise of spontaneity and control define Smith’s singular fiction.
—Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
Redford and Hoffman learned each other’s lines to create synergy and spontaneity, but their differences could lead to an element of friction, says Britton.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 17 May 2026
Yet the ease of the dialogue, the sense of spontaneity and warmth, equally natural in the most strained moments, never falters.
—Jay Weissberg, Variety, 17 May 2026
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 27 May. 2026.
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