as in improvised
made or done without previous thought or preparation
our dinner guest thanked us with an impromptu song
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as in improvisation
something that is performed, made, or done without preparation
although five different lines had been written, the best choice turned out to be an impromptu from the tired actor himself
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as in spontaneously
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Recent Examples of impromptu
Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
The impromptu session turned out to be an emotional experience.
—Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Guests conducted impromptu interviews, cracked inside jokes, and left messages that felt far more personal than anything staged.
—Sara Radin, Vogue, 13 Jan. 2026
This impromptu combination stuck and, over time, became the city’s namesake food.
—Matt Moore, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The next morning, Kirschenheiter and Mullen had an impromptu photo shoot to commemorate their engagement.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
The impromptu session turned out to be an emotional experience.
—Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2026
Guests conducted impromptu interviews, cracked inside jokes, and left messages that felt far more personal than anything staged.
—Sara Radin, Vogue, 13 Jan. 2026
This impromptu combination stuck and, over time, became the city’s namesake food.
—Matt Moore, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impromptu
Adjective
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Davis is a master of jazz, improvised music and both traditional and contemporary classical traditions.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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Mochrie then performs an improvised comedy act with the semi-conscious volunteers.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The program will feature a mix of prepared selections, spontaneous improvisation and audience requests.—
Susan Soldavin,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Jan. 2026
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Robin Williams rocketed to fame as Mork from Ork, dazzling audiences with rapid-fire improvisation and boundless energy.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
18 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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As with nationwide demonstrations in 2017, 2019, and 2022, the current unrest appears to have erupted spontaneously in response to government actions.—
Karl Vick,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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Did several individuals act spontaneously or was something planned?—
Dana Kelley,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Audiences can expect an energetic evening as Asriel Davis and Isaiah Shim showcase their technical skill and improvisational style at the keys.—
Susan Soldavin,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Jan. 2026
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Already a legendary comedian, Winters was famous for his improvisational genius long before joining Mork & Mindy.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
18 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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As a result, multiple similar searches were carried out at various points haphazardly and a tangle of bureaucracy made authorities play catch up to press reports rather than conduct independent and rational investigations.—
Solly Boussidan,
FOXNews.com,
18 Jan. 2026
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But it shouldn't be invested in haphazardly, either.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Those that finish from first to eighth in the league phase will automatically go through, and while Barca currently languishes in 15th, a win could take them up into the threshold depending on how other results pan out.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Each treatment lasts three minutes and automatically shuts off when it's done.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
20 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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When the building abruptly closed this spring, with tenants initially given just 48 hours to vacate, Hartquist hopped across the skyway to the Town Square building.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, Tommy travels to Louisiana for a launch party marking the start of M-Tex’s offshore drilling project — but the celebration quickly unravels when Cami (Demi Moore) abruptly cuts ties with him.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Impromptu.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impromptu. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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