as in improvisation
something that is performed, made, or done without preparation
the performance features a two-minute improv as well as scripted segments
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improvisation
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The emperor mastered a new form of warfare, one that stressed concentrated force, improvisation, speed and surprise.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025 -
The reason is that much work in the real world is invisible, involving workarounds, improvisations, and social networks.—
Jim Euchner,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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“Improv.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improv. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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