improvisations

plural of improvisation
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 And its deft balance between free-wheeling improvisations and stop-on-a-dime dynamic precision, fire and finesse, never fails to impress. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2026 No distractions or improvisations. Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 15 May 2026 The repetitive elements and anchored improvisations are thrilling but easy to follow, even for a complete novice. Literary Hub, 6 May 2026 On their second studio album, and fifth overall, the North Carolina trio Setting tend their own field in this vast electroacoustic openness, rhythm and drone pointing further outward across five sculpted improvisations, ready for the latest of nights or the earliest of mornings. Jesse Jarnow, Pitchfork, 4 May 2026 And that answer will be the product of many, many improvisations. Kelly Leonard, Forbes.com, 5 Mar. 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
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  • The company also managed to ship the blueprints for Schlumberger’s many inventions to Texas, for safekeeping, out of German hands.
    Jordan Blum, Fortune, 24 July 2026
  • Stock image The bachelor’s degree has been one of the most successful social inventions in modern history.
    David Rosowsky, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
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  • Ramirez also tries to stay ahead of the curve on innovations in the food truck industry.
    Jacob Sisneros, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026
  • Improving safety in the field Key innovations for the new tissue include the ability to hold water at room temperature for months on end without desiccating or needing refridgeration.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026

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“Improvisations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improvisations. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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