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
In each episode, a VIP is escorted down a red carpet by three comedic bodyguards, facing a series of physical and mental challenges designed to test their wit, courage and improvisational skills.
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Ed Meza, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
MacKinnon put the Avs on the board first with some improvisational magic.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
While most of the multiplayer modes are different flavors of the same idea, there’s a perpetually improvisational element that makes Battlefield 6 shine where other shooters falter.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2025
Songs were influenced by improvisational and bebop jazz, as well as gospel.
—Jenny Adams, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
The film, shot in the sort of seemingly improvisational, realistic style championed by John Cassavetes, may be too raw for mainstream consumption, but deservingly snagged the festival’s award for Best First Feature.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
Appalshop and Lugacy developed the project alongside local performers, artists, and craftspeople, many of whom make cameos in the film, which hybridizes fiction and improvisational non-fiction.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
Gebhardt showed his improvisational skills on a pair of first-half errant PAT conversions, running for one two-pointer and passing for another.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Sep. 2025
Has that improvisational approach to recording this album has made rehearsing and playing these songs in a live context any harder?
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2025
Ed Meza, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
MacKinnon put the Avs on the board first with some improvisational magic.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
While most of the multiplayer modes are different flavors of the same idea, there’s a perpetually improvisational element that makes Battlefield 6 shine where other shooters falter.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2025
Songs were influenced by improvisational and bebop jazz, as well as gospel.
—Jenny Adams, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
The film, shot in the sort of seemingly improvisational, realistic style championed by John Cassavetes, may be too raw for mainstream consumption, but deservingly snagged the festival’s award for Best First Feature.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
Appalshop and Lugacy developed the project alongside local performers, artists, and craftspeople, many of whom make cameos in the film, which hybridizes fiction and improvisational non-fiction.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
Gebhardt showed his improvisational skills on a pair of first-half errant PAT conversions, running for one two-pointer and passing for another.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Sep. 2025
Has that improvisational approach to recording this album has made rehearsing and playing these songs in a live context any harder?
—Stephen Daw, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improvisational
Adjective
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The three-day Nashville event (like the position) has grown in popularity and recognition — especially so after Taylor Swift, the most famous pop star on the planet who also happens to be engaged to Kelce, gave an impromptu performance at one of its parties last summer.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The only meeting that could possibly eclipse the Xi summit would be an impromptu reunion with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Deep shots, screens, improvised plays, even a flea-flicker touchdown to Luther Burden III.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Two months later, the group launched more than two dozen attacks across northeastern Syria, relying on a combination of guerrilla tactics, including small arms fire, ambushes, assassinations, and improvised explosive devices targeting military checkpoints and government vehicles.—
Caroline Rose,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Improvisational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improvisational. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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