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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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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 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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The simplicity of the dish hits the target on the bullseye.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Jan. 2025
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Look no further than the abandonment of computer ranking systems of the BCS era in favor of the all-human selection committee of the College Football Playoff.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Biden's executive order prohibits the transaction and mandates its full abandonment within 30 days.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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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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The spontaneity of outdoor activities, reconnecting with friends and resurgence of social events stir up a sense of restlessness and a need for novelty.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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The spontaneity and variability of play help to recondition, stretch, and strengthen your muscle fascia – that super suit of connective tissue that supports every muscle and organ in your body.—
Kate Ligler,
Outside Online,
7 Dec. 2024
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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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For three seasons in Laramie, Wyo., Allen heaved 75-yard bombs in practice, lived off Applebee’s and charmed teammates with his leadership style, a goofy sincerity and plenty of drinking games.—
Rustin Dodd,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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But the tease of warmth will only make the extreme cold that follows feel more intense.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN,
15 Jan. 2025
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Winds from the south resume and bring back the warmth, and a slight chance of showers.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
14 Jan. 2025
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Employees don’t necessarily reduce their work output, but their enthusiasm fades, their curiosity dwindles, and their emotional connection to their work diminishes.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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On the other hand, high-energy dogs, such as the playful companion in the viral video, often fail to recognize when their enthusiasm is not reciprocated.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Naturalness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/naturalness. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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