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Recent Examples of off-the-cuff Such fluidity and variety of movement was encouraged under Vitor Pereira at Wolves, where Cunha was often the offensive inspiration with his technical quality and off-the-cuff style. Thom Harris, New York Times, 1 June 2025 Her off-the-cuff and expletive-laden outburst inspires a standing ovation and dozens of women in the room to also remove their wigs. 9. Megan McCluskey, Time, 30 May 2025 Sorry to go off-the-cuff, but I’ve never been asked that question. Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 28 May 2025 Meanwhile, the effortlessly off-the-cuff rhythms of the script recall Richard Linklater’s conversational films with characters organically bonding and speaking their mind. Tomris Laffly, Variety, 25 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for off-the-cuff
Recent Examples of Synonyms for off-the-cuff
impromptu
Adjective
  • This perfect white summer sneaker is made with water-resistant faux leather, so those impromptu sunshowers won’t send you running for shelter.
    Shalwah Evans, People.com, 6 July 2025
  • Though the picture seemingly showcases an impromptu moment, Shelton actually spent months preparing for the breathtaking proposal.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 3 July 2025

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“Off-the-cuff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/off-the-cuff. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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