as in impromptu
something that is performed, made, or done without preparation that comedy skit was a totally unrehearsed improvisation

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Recent Examples of improvisation Incorporate consumer feedback for ongoing model refinement and improvisations, fostering a responsive and adaptive model lifecycle that aligns with real-world performance and consumer expectations. Dr. Chiranjiv Roy, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025 The Mulberry Harbours were a combination of cutting-edge pier technology and improvisation. Colin Flint, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2025 Doom and Doom Eternal were games that were arguably also repetitive, but their frenetic action and breakneck pace made every battle feel like an adrenaline pumping ballet of blood where improvisation was key, rather than playing tortoise behind a shield. Kazuma Hashimoto, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025 Give me Allen Iverson shooting 10-25 with improvisation, flair, and moves that take your breath away over the snoozefest of today. Patrick Sauer, Oc Register, 24 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for improvisation

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“Improvisation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improvisation. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.

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