unscripted

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Recent Examples of unscripted Assad will also front an unscripted series, Exit Strategy, about life after prison. Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 31 Mar. 2026 What was once a space for unscripted moments that could shake the establishment may turn into something safer and less relevant. Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 25 Mar. 2026 There were three Disney executives at the March meeting, including Rob Mills, the EVP of unscripted and alternative entertainment at Walt Disney Television, the person who shared the recording told NBC News. Pilar Melendez, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026 Over the years, some workers on unscripted sets have successfully joined unions. Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unscripted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unscripted
Adjective
  • Shires brought the song to its high point by trading bluesy, swampy fiddle solos and twin harmony with the backing band’s Noah Jeffries, unrehearsed.
    Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2026
  • The impassioned celebration was quickly clipped and shared across social media, with thousands enjoying what initially looked like a release of unbridled, unrehearsed joy.
    Ben Church, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Still, Gordy’s mansion in Detroit’s Boston-Edison district remained a home base, the spot for family gatherings and — in the lower-level ballroom — the site of impromptu artist performances witnessed by Terry and her cousins.
    Brian McCollum, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
  • The relaxed-fit camp shirt teams perfectly with wide-leg pants, and both are crafted from breezy linen that’s ideal for long days of sightseeing or impromptu café stops.
    Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • And while its predecessor was created in a more conventional process, with songs prepared before the full band entered the studio, A Pound of Feathers was decidedly more extemporaneous.
    Gary Graff, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2026
  • The extemporaneous talk included Biblical references and warm shoutouts to locals in the audience.
    CBS News, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Their improvisational morning menu will draw from the cuisine of Oaxaca’s Sierra Norte and the Indigenous cooking of Martinez’s Zapotec culture.
    Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
  • In the BeatLabs area on Level 4, guests can make their own songs at a digital mixing board, and in the Level 2 Garage, small groups can play guitars, keyboards, and drums, following the onscreen prompts or staging their own improvisational jam sessions.
    Paul J. Heney, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Because your nature is bold and spontaneous, aim your confidence at one specific outcome.
    Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Videos show people approaching the robot on city streets to shake hands, ask questions, and record interactions for social media, with these spontaneous encounters becoming central to its appeal.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • And the group’s most recent album, 2025’s Live in Amsterdam, showcases the kind of spontaneous improvised moments, including Peters’ bass solos, that set GoldFish apart from many dance acts with more strictly electronic sounds.
    Al Shipley, SPIN, 8 Apr. 2026
  • In Russia and Ukraine, soldiers have learned to protect their tanks from drone strikes using improvised nets and boxes, which cover the vehicles like a turtle shell.
    Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • The election Sunday takes place during a surge in violent crime and corruption, fueling widespread discontent among voters, who largely view candidates as dishonest and unprepared for the presidency.
    Regina Garcia Cano, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Trump’s outbursts bespoke the frustration of a thoroughly incompetent ruler who began a war with no plan for how to conduct or conclude it and was unprepared for Iran’s resistance.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • There’s a suite of professional-quality cameras on board, and each astronaut also has an iPhone for more informal, spur-of-the-moment picture-taking.
    Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
  • The cheeky wink that Isabella gives Nelly, however, was a spur-of-the-moment idea that came to Fennell during filming.
    Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026

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“Unscripted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unscripted. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.

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