as in improvisations
something that is performed, made, or done without preparation
the performance features a two-minute improv as well as scripted segments
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improvisations
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The movie encouraged improvisations, so there was no script to read from during the audition.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
12 Nov. 2025 -
Full of creative improvisations and whirring beats, her first album since 2017’s Halo is both another forward step in her career and a great entry point for anyone who’s never listened to Molina.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Improvs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improvs. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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