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extemporary

adjective

ik-ˈstem-pə-ˌrer-ē How to pronounce extemporary (audio)
Definition of extemporarynext
as in impromptu
made or done without previous thought or preparation caught red-handed, the would-be embezzler proceeded to give some extemporary and not very convincing explanations for her actions

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for extemporary
  1. impromptu
  2. improvisational
  3. improvised
Adjective
  • There is always an excuse for an impromptu barbecue, either with meat or, even better, fresh seafood; almost every group of friends here has at least one good fisherman.
    — Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026
  • These impromptu scrapes have no communication value — unlike community scrapes.
    — Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of impromptu
Adjective
  • The 28-year-old QB has succeeded when supported by consistent line play, yet also boasts improvisational skills that set him apart from many NFL starters.
    — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2026
  • Tsepetis’s improvisational approach to hospitality creates a home-away-from-home warmth that keeps many of his guests returning, year after year.
    — Noo Saro-Wiwa, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of improvisational
Adjective
  • With no clear guidance, haphazard and improvised efforts by companies to clean the homes left 6 in 10 residences still unsafe.
    — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • As Yusuf helps Abu Khalil with his historical reenactment and builds his public profile through social media, the three become an improvised family.
    — Ed Meza, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of improvised
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“Extemporary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extemporary. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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