as in impromptu
something that is performed, made, or done without preparation
that comedy skit was a totally unrehearsed improvisation
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Recent Examples of improvisation
If the first volume was a statement of intent, this second issue feels like an improvisation.
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Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 16 Sep. 2025
One bit of improvisation early in the second quarter stood out most, when Nix escaped pressure, rolled to his left, and found Franklin streaking down the sideline for 42 yards.
—Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 14 Sep. 2025
Joan Laporta’s presidency has been characterised by improvisation and short-term calls, which often just kick problems further down the road.
—Pol Ballus, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Elegant improvisation Afternoon tea at the Palace Hotel’s Garden Court felt like slipping into a living Fabergé egg.
—Maggie Downs, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
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Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 16 Sep. 2025
One bit of improvisation early in the second quarter stood out most, when Nix escaped pressure, rolled to his left, and found Franklin streaking down the sideline for 42 yards.
—Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 14 Sep. 2025
Joan Laporta’s presidency has been characterised by improvisation and short-term calls, which often just kick problems further down the road.
—Pol Ballus, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Elegant improvisation Afternoon tea at the Palace Hotel’s Garden Court felt like slipping into a living Fabergé egg.
—Maggie Downs, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for improvisation
improv
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During a recent appearance on Vulture’s Good One podcast, the standup recalled prepping for the rigorous audition process for a year while doing improv and working day jobs in Chicago.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
4 Oct. 2025
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So the improv always felt pretty natural.—
THR Staff,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Improvisation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improvisation. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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