as in impromptu
made or done without previous thought or preparation
an unrehearsed speech of thanks
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Recent Examples of unrehearsed
But during this quick, unrehearsed grasp at connection, readers see clearly why the rewards of that recognition are far higher than its cost.
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Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2025
From unrehearsed bits to powerful speeches, here are the most memorable moments from this year's SAG Awards
By
Brendan Le,
Andrea Lavinthal,
and Katy Draper
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The 2025 SAG Awards were a resounding success, all the way from the red carpet to the ceremony stage.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
This crossfire of looks reads so unrehearsed that when their gazes do meet, it feels charged with tension.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 23 Jan. 2025
His questions were clearly prepared, but his delivery seemed unrehearsed.
—Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2025
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Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2025
From unrehearsed bits to powerful speeches, here are the most memorable moments from this year's SAG Awards
By
Brendan Le,
Andrea Lavinthal,
and Katy Draper
Comments
The 2025 SAG Awards were a resounding success, all the way from the red carpet to the ceremony stage.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
This crossfire of looks reads so unrehearsed that when their gazes do meet, it feels charged with tension.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 23 Jan. 2025
His questions were clearly prepared, but his delivery seemed unrehearsed.
—Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unrehearsed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrehearsed
impromptu
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These include the Stone Pony, a legendary live music venue that first opened in 1974 (and where Bruce makes occasional impromptu appearances), and the 3,600-seat Convention Hall exhibition center and its adjacent Paramount Theater, a majestic 1,600-seat concert hall.—
Laura Kiniry,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 June 2025
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Bayley and Becky Lynch Segment Grade: B- R-Truth Returns And Cuts His Hair R-Truth cut an impromptu promo on the announce table.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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“Unrehearsed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrehearsed. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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