improvisation
noun
im·pro·vi·sa·tion
(ˌ)im-ˌprä-və-ˈzā-shən 
ˌim-prə-və-,
also ˌim-prə-(ˌ)vī-
1
: the act or art of improvising
2
: something (such as a musical or dramatic composition) improvised
improvisationally
adverb
Examples of improvisation in a Sentence
that comedy skit was a totally unrehearsed improvisation
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2025
Mealtime is an all-too-familiar improvisation, based on whatever's in the fridge.
—Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 18 May 2025
In the jazz up and comers of today, the hallmarks of improvisation, musicality, humanity and depth are very much present.
—Steve Baltin, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2025
His term describes recipes that emerge not from a flawless plan but from spontaneous adjustments, improvisation, and even mistakes.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for improvisation
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“Improvisation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/improvisation. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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improvisation
noun
im·pro·vi·sa·tion
(ˌ)im-ˌpräv-ə-ˈzā-shən
ˌim-prə-və-
1
: the act or art of improvising
2
: something that is improvised
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