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
So the improv always felt pretty natural.
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Thr Staff, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Earl concluded that, both in improv and in life, turning toward others keeps connection alive.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
The new season features more short-form improv from comedians and improvisers, as well as new challenges and surprises.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
Carl Tart cut his teeth in improv and created a number of memorable characters on the Comedy Bang!
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Sep. 2025
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Thr Staff, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Earl concluded that, both in improv and in life, turning toward others keeps connection alive.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
The new season features more short-form improv from comedians and improvisers, as well as new challenges and surprises.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
Carl Tart cut his teeth in improv and created a number of memorable characters on the Comedy Bang!
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for improv
improvisation
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Perhaps the most striking shot in the kidnapping scene, filmed through the glass of Stone’s character’s modern home and across her indoor pool, was born from improvisation.—
Tiana DeNicola,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
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That swaps democratic ownership for judicial improvisation and guarantees more litigation as a strategy.—
Bedassa Tadesse,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Improv.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improv. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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