as in improvised
made or done without previous thought or preparation
our dinner guest thanked us with an impromptu song
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as in improvisation
something that is performed, made, or done without preparation
although five different lines had been written, the best choice turned out to be an impromptu from the tired actor himself
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as in spontaneously
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Recent Examples of impromptu
James Boyd, New York Times, 8 May 2026
Some prefer no official invite, instead letting the impromptu feeling of a driveway social speak for itself.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2026
Sand on Friday led an impromptu tour through large, open-air work spaces where four employees sat conferring around a table.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 4 May 2026
At the 2017 Met Gala, a group of A-list stars turned a Metropolitan Museum of Art bathroom into an impromptu smoking lounge — and the moment was publicly criticized.
—Alyssa Modos, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
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Adjective
The two held an impromptu throw-and-catch session the night before their rookie minicamp began.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 8 May 2026
Some prefer no official invite, instead letting the impromptu feeling of a driveway social speak for itself.
—Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2026
Sand on Friday led an impromptu tour through large, open-air work spaces where four employees sat conferring around a table.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 4 May 2026
At the 2017 Met Gala, a group of A-list stars turned a Metropolitan Museum of Art bathroom into an impromptu smoking lounge — and the moment was publicly criticized.
—Alyssa Modos, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impromptu
Adjective
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That data only reflects damage caused by airstrikes, drone attacks and remote and improvised explosive device, or IED, explosions.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
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Allison Barr/The Oregonian via AP Portland police said in a statement Saturday night that during an ensuing search of the vehicle and building, investigators located several incendiary and improvised explosive devices, some of which had partially detonated.—
Faris Tanyos,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
Noun
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Because while Sting didn’t radically reinvent many of these songs, the three men repeatedly extended songs through instrumental passages to go along with Sting’s free-form vocal improvisation.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2026
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That the overall performances feel so naturally alive and attuned to the language of adolescents also has a lot to do with the improvisation involved in the work of the young non-actors Rivilis spotted in New Mexico.—
Lé Baltar,
IndieWire,
17 May 2026
Adverb
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Such toppling energy may be necessary for Ionesco’s vision to spontaneously ignite into antic life.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Now, the material doesn’t just spontaneously self-destruct.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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Joined on his visit by son Hunter, what Fieri (and likely many viewers) discovered was a chef turning out dishes that are at once creative and accessible, improvisational yet simple.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2026
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But seeing the improvisational group War Babies provided the clarity Short desperately needed.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
Adverb
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In a May 5 Facebook post, officials in Saône-et-Loire, France, shared a video of a deer haphazardly running in circles around a field in what appeared to be an intoxicated state.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Instead of haphazardly brushing it into your palm or reaching for a dripping sponge, try a handheld vacuum for a far more efficient solution.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
10 May 2026
Adverb
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This transcript was automatically generated, and then edited for clarity in its current form.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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Registered participants will be automatically entered into the Bike Anywhere Day Sweepstakes for the chance to win one of five e-bikes, courtesy of Ridepanda.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2026
Adverb
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The Ligue 1 clash between FC Nantes and Toulouse FC was abruptly abandoned.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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He was abruptly moved from the starting lineup to the bench on the eve of the regular-season opener, with coach Chris Finch wanting to put the ball in Anthony Edwards’ hands and give the younger Donte DiVincenzo an opportunity to start.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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“Impromptu.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impromptu. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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