improvisation
noun
im·pro·vi·sa·tion
(ˌ)im-ˌprä-və-ˈzā-shən 
ˌim-prə-və-,
also ˌim-prə-(ˌ)vī-
1
: the act or art of improvising
2
: something (such as a musical or dramatic composition) improvised
improvisationally
adverb
Examples of improvisation in a Sentence
that comedy skit was a totally unrehearsed improvisation
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 13 Sep. 2025
The improvisation is shaped by the energy of the audience.
—Anna Haines, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Joan Laporta’s presidency has been characterised by improvisation and short-term calls, which often just kick problems further down the road.
—Pol Ballus, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Elegant improvisation Afternoon tea at the Palace Hotel’s Garden Court felt like slipping into a living Fabergé egg.
—Maggie Downs, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Improvisation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/improvisation. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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improvisation
noun
im·pro·vi·sa·tion
(ˌ)im-ˌpräv-ə-ˈzā-shən
ˌim-prə-və-
1
: the act or art of improvising
2
: something that is improvised
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