as in impromptu
made or done without previous thought or preparation
an unrehearsed speech of thanks
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Recent Examples of unrehearsed
Though the swearing made it onto the streamer, the moment seemed unrehearsed and did not look like anyone was expecting it.
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John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Apr. 2025
But during this quick, unrehearsed grasp at connection, readers see clearly why the rewards of that recognition are far higher than its cost.
—Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2025
From unrehearsed bits to powerful speeches, here are the most memorable moments from this year's SAG Awards
By
Brendan Le,
Andrea Lavinthal,
and Katy Draper
Comments
The 2025 SAG Awards were a resounding success, all the way from the red carpet to the ceremony stage.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
This crossfire of looks reads so unrehearsed that when their gazes do meet, it feels charged with tension.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 23 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unrehearsed
John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Apr. 2025
But during this quick, unrehearsed grasp at connection, readers see clearly why the rewards of that recognition are far higher than its cost.
—Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2025
From unrehearsed bits to powerful speeches, here are the most memorable moments from this year's SAG Awards
By
Brendan Le,
Andrea Lavinthal,
and Katy Draper
Comments
The 2025 SAG Awards were a resounding success, all the way from the red carpet to the ceremony stage.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
This crossfire of looks reads so unrehearsed that when their gazes do meet, it feels charged with tension.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 23 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unrehearsed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrehearsed
Adjective
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One of Mark Consuelos' medical appointments turned into an impromptu celebrity meet-and-greet — all while the Live With Kelly & Mark cohost and All My Children actor was in his underwear.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Sep. 2025
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What begins as a series of transactions between two consenting adults blossoms into a romance that ends with them tying the knot on an impromptu trip to Las Vegas.—
Zach Dennis,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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After Rogen gave a short and seemingly improvised speech, Bargatze returned for a brief monologue.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The improvised nature of the production was born in part out of practical necessity.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Lucian’s financial provisions were sporadic, and Coverley’s life became improvisational.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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But the Grateful Dead were an improvisational band.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Unrehearsed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrehearsed. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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