as in impromptu
made or done without previous thought or preparation
an improvisational comedy sketch that showcased his lightning-fast wit
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Recent Examples of improvisational
Considering its loose, improvisational dialogue, stilted line readings, and tendency to break the fourth wall, Tender Touches feels a lot like a show Rick and Morty might stumble across while channel surfing on their interdimensional cable box.
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Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
The tension between Goddard’s structured script and Lord and Miller and Gosling’s penchant for improvisational and physical comedy played out on set.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 18 Mar. 2026
In the Los Angeles improvisational scene that has steadily taken shape around Parker, Uhlmann has grown beyond his primary instrument while also growing with it.
—Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 17 Mar. 2026
Russian conductor and pianist Maxim Emelyanychev brings improvisational flair to Baroque and classical period music.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
The piano concert is two hours long, and features Hidary performing improvisational music designed to quiet the mind, open the heart and connect you more deeply to yourself and those around you.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
The collective presents an improvisational performance intended to raise awareness about water conservation, the sewage crisis and social responsibility.
—Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Her improvisational performances are consistently inspired and original, revealing that her artistic finger is right on the pulse of pop culture.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
The class is led by improv comedian and educator Amanda Lee Williams, who uses improvisational theater techniques to help future caregivers communicate more effectively with people living with dementia.
—Brian Unger, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
The tension between Goddard’s structured script and Lord and Miller and Gosling’s penchant for improvisational and physical comedy played out on set.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 18 Mar. 2026
In the Los Angeles improvisational scene that has steadily taken shape around Parker, Uhlmann has grown beyond his primary instrument while also growing with it.
—Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 17 Mar. 2026
Russian conductor and pianist Maxim Emelyanychev brings improvisational flair to Baroque and classical period music.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
The piano concert is two hours long, and features Hidary performing improvisational music designed to quiet the mind, open the heart and connect you more deeply to yourself and those around you.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
The collective presents an improvisational performance intended to raise awareness about water conservation, the sewage crisis and social responsibility.
—Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Her improvisational performances are consistently inspired and original, revealing that her artistic finger is right on the pulse of pop culture.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
The class is led by improv comedian and educator Amanda Lee Williams, who uses improvisational theater techniques to help future caregivers communicate more effectively with people living with dementia.
—Brian Unger, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improvisational
Adjective
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Sunday, though, and especially the impromptu late-night gathering at the Linebacker Lounge after a public visitation for Holtz, was about something else.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Few things are more miserable than wet socks or suede sandals ruined by an impromptu downpour.—
Iman Balagam,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Instead, the images shown feature girls and women, all non-actresses, caught in private moments inside their homes and in ordinary life, mixed with improvised scenes in a school, as well as landscape and observational scenes.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Mar. 2026
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The bomb, an improvised explosive device (IED), went off Sunday and damaged the entrance to the embassy's consular section.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Improvisational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improvisational. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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