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
Percussionist and sound artist Colin Blanton mints a new alias for a suite of improvisational industrial jams where distortion is baked in at the atomic level.
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Maxie Younger, Pitchfork, 21 Apr. 2026
Some of the musical experimentation feels like pure young, especially Parker’s use of falsetto, the contemporary-retro sound of a Hammond organ and young’s own improvisational sense.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
Their improvisational morning menu will draw from the cuisine of Oaxaca’s Sierra Norte and the Indigenous cooking of Martinez’s Zapotec culture.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
In the BeatLabs area on Level 4, guests can make their own songs at a digital mixing board, and in the Level 2 Garage, small groups can play guitars, keyboards, and drums, following the onscreen prompts or staging their own improvisational jam sessions.
—Paul J. Heney, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
Its meticulous mise en scène is that of candid, improvisational home life.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2026
The innovative improvisational metal trio Puscifer, which also has performance art elements, was founded by Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
The improvisational locavore mastery of Sharon Hage at York Street Cafe.
—Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
Which was great too, because that total improvisational feel of it kept me conscious and awake.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Maxie Younger, Pitchfork, 21 Apr. 2026
Some of the musical experimentation feels like pure young, especially Parker’s use of falsetto, the contemporary-retro sound of a Hammond organ and young’s own improvisational sense.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
Their improvisational morning menu will draw from the cuisine of Oaxaca’s Sierra Norte and the Indigenous cooking of Martinez’s Zapotec culture.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
In the BeatLabs area on Level 4, guests can make their own songs at a digital mixing board, and in the Level 2 Garage, small groups can play guitars, keyboards, and drums, following the onscreen prompts or staging their own improvisational jam sessions.
—Paul J. Heney, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
Its meticulous mise en scène is that of candid, improvisational home life.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2026
The innovative improvisational metal trio Puscifer, which also has performance art elements, was founded by Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
The improvisational locavore mastery of Sharon Hage at York Street Cafe.
—Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
Which was great too, because that total improvisational feel of it kept me conscious and awake.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improvisational
Adjective
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In North Hollywood, a group of neighbors has banded together, turning their daily dog walking into impromptu neighborhood watches.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Originally, the family intended to launch the second one in Palm Beach, Florida, but when a real estate deal fell through, Bataller Parietti and his eldest son went on an impromptu father-son trip to Mexico, which ultimately led them to the land on which SHA Mexico now sits.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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German described the improvised but careful transport down from the nest.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2026
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Vargas and his ensemble of both professional and first-time actors used a semi-improvised approach to shoot the film.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Improvisational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improvisational. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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