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
Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
Local fractional jet owners sometimes use conference rooms at the facilities for impromptu meetings.
—Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Streaming nearly nonstop for 72 hours, the duo gave fans an unfiltered, behind-the-scenes look at All-Star Weekend—from locker room antics and hotel convos to parties and impromptu karaoke.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 21 July 2025
That week-long session became Dutch’s impromptu 2021 debut, Kindergarten.
—Leah Lu, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2025
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After reflecting on her impromptu decision to adopt Kratos, Wells shared a video on TikTok (@feliciawells666) showing footage of her pup at the adoption event.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
Local fractional jet owners sometimes use conference rooms at the facilities for impromptu meetings.
—Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Streaming nearly nonstop for 72 hours, the duo gave fans an unfiltered, behind-the-scenes look at All-Star Weekend—from locker room antics and hotel convos to parties and impromptu karaoke.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 21 July 2025
That week-long session became Dutch’s impromptu 2021 debut, Kindergarten.
—Leah Lu, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impromptu
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Today, Dazzle, 1080 14th St., and Nocturne, 1330 27th St., carry the torch as modern wellsprings for improvisation, swing, and so much soul.—
Jamie Siebrase,
Denver Post,
24 July 2025
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Blues is driven by improvisation whereas classical is a far more precise, exacting sound.—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The Statler French American bistro in downtown Detroit abruptly closes.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Culinary star Paula Deen has abruptly shut off the burners at her popular Georgia restaurants.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Impromptu.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impromptu. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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