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
Joined on his visit by son Hunter, what Fieri (and likely many viewers) discovered was a chef turning out dishes that are at once creative and accessible, improvisational yet simple.
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Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026
But seeing the improvisational group War Babies provided the clarity Short desperately needed.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Hendrix first captured the world’s attention in December 2024, when one TikTok clip of her improvisational crowd work skyrocketed to 21 million views.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 May 2026
The band was also known for extended, improvisational live performances that reimagined their songs onstage.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 2026
This is in part attributable to his fully improvisational approach to song construction, writing nothing down.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
And the six actors in this farcical rom-com are united in their performance style and improvisational tone.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2026
But seeing the improvisational group War Babies provided the clarity Short desperately needed.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Hendrix first captured the world’s attention in December 2024, when one TikTok clip of her improvisational crowd work skyrocketed to 21 million views.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 May 2026
The band was also known for extended, improvisational live performances that reimagined their songs onstage.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 2026
This is in part attributable to his fully improvisational approach to song construction, writing nothing down.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
And the six actors in this farcical rom-com are united in their performance style and improvisational tone.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improvisational
Adjective
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Staff here are always at the ready during the day to prepare specialty coffees for those who choose to make the lounge an impromptu office.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Those comments, viewed dimly by some German politicians, prompted the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media (BKM), which bankrolls and oversees the Berlinale, to call an impromptu meeting to discuss the future of the Berlinale and Tricia Tuttle’s leadership as festival director.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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That data only reflects damage caused by airstrikes, drone attacks and remote and improvised explosive device, or IED, explosions.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
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Allison Barr/The Oregonian via AP Portland police said in a statement Saturday night that during an ensuing search of the vehicle and building, investigators located several incendiary and improvised explosive devices, some of which had partially detonated.—
Faris Tanyos,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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“Improvisational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improvisational. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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