IMPROV Synonyms: 13 Similar and Opposite Words

improv

noun

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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Recent Examples of improv The actress studied improv at LA’s Upright Citizens Brigade to match wits with her onscreen husband, in addition to gaining some comedy wisdom from Segel in exchange for teaching him some horror performance tips. —

Glenn Garner, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2026 Because attendees take part, each production requires some improv from Radcliffe. —

Eliana Dockterman, Time, 5 Mar. 2026 Having never trained in improv, Byrne had to adapt to being fed multiple alternative lines during filming while working with actors who might float off into comedic rants at any minute. —

Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026 And some of it is fictional improv. —

Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for improv

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improvisation

Noun

Dubois is also a professor of organ interpretation and improvisation at the Hochschule University of Music in Germany.

— Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
There always has been, and still is, a healthy amount of improvisation built into the musical’s book, which keeps both audience and actors on their toes.

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026