as in impromptus
something that is performed, made, or done without preparation
that comedy skit was a totally unrehearsed improvisation
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Recent Examples of improvisations
Snipped bits of studio improvisations and artifacts of chance collisions with other artists who happened to be in the room—a baritone guitar loop from the band, a trap 808 from a producer just passing through—form the shifting foundation for Vernon’s unmistakable voice.
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Mitch Therieau, Pitchfork, 8 Apr. 2026
The contrast of the narrative established by the plates is comparable to jazz music, with its rhythm and repetition broken up by unexpected and sometimes dissonant improvisations, the Art Institute said.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
And his constant playfulness onstage helped drive the band’s signature improvisations.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 22 Jan. 2026
The movie encouraged improvisations, so there was no script to read from during the audition.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 12 Nov. 2025
Her education was a synthesis of Classical and Romantic, with the Scottish grounding in logic, reason and intellectual persuasion given a fillip by the improvisations of Miss Christina Kay.
—Frances Wilson
september 23, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
While remaining commercially viable, Denson is a thoughtful performer who can create next-level improvisations.
—Bret Saunders, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
Mitch Therieau, Pitchfork, 8 Apr. 2026
The contrast of the narrative established by the plates is comparable to jazz music, with its rhythm and repetition broken up by unexpected and sometimes dissonant improvisations, the Art Institute said.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
And his constant playfulness onstage helped drive the band’s signature improvisations.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 22 Jan. 2026
The movie encouraged improvisations, so there was no script to read from during the audition.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 12 Nov. 2025
Her education was a synthesis of Classical and Romantic, with the Scottish grounding in logic, reason and intellectual persuasion given a fillip by the improvisations of Miss Christina Kay.
—Frances Wilson
september 23, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
While remaining commercially viable, Denson is a thoughtful performer who can create next-level improvisations.
—Bret Saunders, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improvisations
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And even the earthbound will feel the benefits — the myriad inventions that have been adapted for everyday use, the economic boost of the space industry, the proliferation of careers that draw young people toward science, technology and math courses.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2026
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Other key inventions from that year include the floppy disk, the first handheld scientific calculator (the HP-35) and the Hacky Sack.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
2 Apr. 2026
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These discoveries not only deepen our understanding of fundamental physics but also pave the way for innovations in medicine, materials science, and quantum technology.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Apr. 2026
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Artificial intelligence, Petraeus said, will accelerate these innovations.—
Aidan Stretch,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Improvisations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improvisations. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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