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
Adjective
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Or, during a timeout, Lillard would approach Simons for another impromptu lesson.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025 -
Confused, Thiel continues his impromptu TED Talk.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In each episode, a VIP is escorted down a red carpet by three comedic bodyguards, facing a series of physical and mental challenges designed to test their wit, courage and improvisational skills.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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MacKinnon put the Avs on the board first with some improvisational magic.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Deep shots, screens, improvised plays, even a flea-flicker touchdown to Luther Burden III.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Two months later, the group launched more than two dozen attacks across northeastern Syria, relying on a combination of guerrilla tactics, including small arms fire, ambushes, assassinations, and improvised explosive devices targeting military checkpoints and government vehicles.—
Caroline Rose,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Extemporary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extemporary. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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