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as in abandon
carefree freedom from constraint
the children danced with a naturalness born of the sheer enjoyment of music and movement
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as in simplicity
the quality or state of being simple and sincere
has always admired the very naturalness of the Amish lifestyle
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for naturalness
Noun
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Is this the sound of happy abandon, or of the morning after?—
Mitch Therieau,
The New Yorker,
27 Dec. 2024 -
The unrestrained energy and overloaded abandon of Wolfe’s prose is inconceivable without the immediate precedent of Kerouac.—
Geoff Dyer,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Sep. 2024
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The simplicity of the dish hits the target on the bullseye.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Jan. 2025
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The list includes books that emphasize simplicity, adaptability, and skill-building (and have a similar vibe to Nosrat’s book).—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appétit,
17 Jan. 2025
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Volunteers advocate for children who have been removed from their home from either abuse, abandonment or neglect.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Jan. 2025
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Anxious Attachment: Children with anxious attachment often suffer from fear of abandonment.—
Christin Perry,
Parents,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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According to one lawyer, his client proved his innocence with a lie detector test.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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The film captures the innocence and magic of childhood, brought to life through collaboration with Salaam Baalak Trust and the insights of NGOs such as the Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation and Save the Children.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 Jan. 2025
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Over the next 18 months, the two form an unlikely friendship that shifts their perspectives and adds a spark of spontaneity to their everyday lives.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
21 Jan. 2025
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Peter, Paul and Mary’s music was far removed from the rawness and spontaneity (and often the songwriting credits) of their traditional sources.—
Jon Pareles,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2025
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Stiles and Carlino steer the proceedings away from melodrama and broad comedy, rooting the movie in balanced, honest sincerity.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
16 Jan. 2025
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Much like the moon — which happens to be Cancer's planetary ruler — Mary has an emotional pull that stirs something deep in those around her, effortlessly drawing them into her orbit with her heartfelt sincerity and loving nature.—
Athena Sobhan,
People.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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Take a leaf out of the '90s decorating stylebook by embracing layered lighting—think floor lamps, wall sconces, and table lamps—to create warmth, depth, and intimacy.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Jan. 2025
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This one comes in eight colors, is wind- and rain-resistant, and has a detachable faux fur collar around the hood for added warmth and style.—
Lauren Fischer,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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In his defense, the Anti-Defamation League tweeted from X that Musk’s gesture seemed to be an awkward expression of enthusiasm.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
24 Jan. 2025
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Investors responded with enthusiasm, sending Burberry shares up nearly 15 percent to 12.31 pounds in morning trading following the update.—
Samantha Conti,
WWD,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Naturalness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naturalness. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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