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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Why does the wedding photographer offer them an impromptu photo shoot — for free?—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026 -
Following his impromptu genesis, Mario quickly evolved.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2026
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Its meticulous mise en scène is that of candid, improvisational home life.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2026
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The innovative improvisational metal trio Puscifer, which also has performance art elements, was founded by Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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And the group’s most recent album, 2025’s Live in Amsterdam, showcases the kind of spontaneous improvised moments, including Peters’ bass solos, that set GoldFish apart from many dance acts with more strictly electronic sounds.—
Al Shipley,
SPIN,
8 Apr. 2026
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In Russia and Ukraine, soldiers have learned to protect their tanks from drone strikes using improvised nets and boxes, which cover the vehicles like a turtle shell.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Extempore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extempore. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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