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
Wars deserve more than improvisation and insouciance.
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Kenneth Zagacki, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
As in Curb, the actors worked off an outline with lots of improvisation.
—Peter White, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
In one scene, edible-loving Rile, who has a knack for improvisation, imagines herself as an adult working as a film and TV composer.
—Jessica Zack, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Mar. 2026
Iconic couple Miles and Betty Davis served as the inspiration for IB Kamara’s Off-White Collection, which was characterized by an attitude of disruptive improvisation throughout.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
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Kenneth Zagacki, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
As in Curb, the actors worked off an outline with lots of improvisation.
—Peter White, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
In one scene, edible-loving Rile, who has a knack for improvisation, imagines herself as an adult working as a film and TV composer.
—Jessica Zack, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Mar. 2026
Iconic couple Miles and Betty Davis served as the inspiration for IB Kamara’s Off-White Collection, which was characterized by an attitude of disruptive improvisation throughout.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for improvisation
improv
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But improv is also a community.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
23 Mar. 2026
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Shourya has a passion for teaching improv and has been coaching students at the nearby junior high to build their skills.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Improvisation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improvisation. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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