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
Megan Johnson, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025
The streets of New York transformed into an impromptu stage, with looks that rivaled anything happening inside the venues.
—Stixx Mathews, Essence, 7 Feb. 2025
Sophie Hall is suing the Miami Dolphins star alleging assault, battery and negligence for fracturing her right leg during an impromptu football lesson at his Southwest Ranches mansion June 28, 2023.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2025
Lewis is pleasantly surprised to learn that his impromptu decision with the anthem has become a touchstone of the Kansas City sports scene.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2025
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Lucky attendees were also treated to a couple of impromptu renditions performed by Erivo of her famous riffs from the musical.
—Megan Johnson, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025
The streets of New York transformed into an impromptu stage, with looks that rivaled anything happening inside the venues.
—Stixx Mathews, Essence, 7 Feb. 2025
Sophie Hall is suing the Miami Dolphins star alleging assault, battery and negligence for fracturing her right leg during an impromptu football lesson at his Southwest Ranches mansion June 28, 2023.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2025
Lewis is pleasantly surprised to learn that his impromptu decision with the anthem has become a touchstone of the Kansas City sports scene.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2025
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“Impromptu.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impromptu. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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