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
Is there a lot of improvisation happening, or flying by the seat of the pants?
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2024
The improvisation meant that the actors were often filming long takes, including one that was 53 minutes, according to Page.
—Jo Yurcaba, NBC News, 15 Aug. 2024
Leaders should encourage this flexibility, creating an environment where improvisation is valued and practiced—without letting things go too far.
—Ariel Katz, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
The Saturday Night Live alum, who returned to the show last week to once again play President Joe Biden in a cold open with Maya Rudolph's Kamala Harris and Andy Samberg's Doug Emhoff, revealed that the sketch's most memorable moment was an act of improvisation.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 12 Oct. 2024
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2024
The improvisation meant that the actors were often filming long takes, including one that was 53 minutes, according to Page.
—Jo Yurcaba, NBC News, 15 Aug. 2024
Leaders should encourage this flexibility, creating an environment where improvisation is valued and practiced—without letting things go too far.
—Ariel Katz, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
The Saturday Night Live alum, who returned to the show last week to once again play President Joe Biden in a cold open with Maya Rudolph's Kamala Harris and Andy Samberg's Doug Emhoff, revealed that the sketch's most memorable moment was an act of improvisation.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 12 Oct. 2024
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“Improvisation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improvisation. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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