EXTEMPORE Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

extempore

adjective

ik-ˈstem-pə-(ˌ)rē

Definition of extempore

as in impromptu

made or done without previous thought or preparation after the election both candidates admitted that they had made a number of extempore remarks that they later regretted

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That changed after an impromptu date night with her fiancé ended with firefighters administering oxygen, an ambulance ride and the first EpiPen of her life.

— Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
On Instagram, Starr later posted a photo of McCartney taken by Morton during the impromptu appearance.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 22 July 2026

Definition of impromptu

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The group’s final two albums — Spirit of Eden and Laughing Stock — helped lay the groundwork for what would later be dubbed post-rock, inspiring generations of artists with their spacious, improvisational approach to composition.

— SPIN Staff, SPIN, 20 July 2026
To survive and scale, cannabis businesses must urgently replace improvisational workarounds with standardized systems and real-time monitoring.

— Peter Su, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of improvisational

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Likewise, the respite afforded by the twin hydration breaks has also reduced the need for improvised periods of gentlemanly repose, which in turn has lessened the demand for the chilly spray.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 17 July 2026
Outside hospitals, temporary shelters and improvised morgues, relatives continue posting photographs and names of missing family members on social media, hoping someone might recognize them or provide information about their fate.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026

Definition of improvised

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