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
Perhaps those types of fluid, improvisational melodies could only be born from literally not being strapped in.
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Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2025
The band’s concerts have become a hallmark of improvisational energy that has attracted a devoted and eclectic fanbase.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025
But that would require some uncharacteristically strategic thinking from a famously improvisational president.
—Christopher Smart, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
Young’s ability to manipulate the pocket with his quickness and improvisational skills has helped keep the Panthers’ sack count low.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2025
The band’s concerts have become a hallmark of improvisational energy that has attracted a devoted and eclectic fanbase.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025
But that would require some uncharacteristically strategic thinking from a famously improvisational president.
—Christopher Smart, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
Young’s ability to manipulate the pocket with his quickness and improvisational skills has helped keep the Panthers’ sack count low.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improvisational
Adjective
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Organized by a slew of leading Japanese menswear companies, the event — now in its seventh iteration — is a city stroll-cum-impromptu-runway show of men decked out in full sartorial looks that has already taken place in Tokyo, Osaka and Seoul, among other cities.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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Dreyer learned of the award on Friday, when SDFC’s players and staff surprised him with the trophy in an impromptu ceremony.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Provide your input and be part of creating improvised scenes, games and musicals that come with tons of fun and laughter!—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
27 Oct. 2025
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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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“Improvisational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improvisational. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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