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
Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Authorities have not released a potential motive behind Aria’s killing nor why Gupta decided to take an impromptu trip to Miami.
—Miami Herald, 2 July 2025
One of the first famous guests was silent movie superstar, Charlie Chaplin, who is said to have put on impromptu shows in the hotel’s Adobe House.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
The impromptu late-night performances continued for several nights.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 22 June 2025
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Noun
From the impromptu Zumba session led by Elvis Crespo to the fervent energy of Peso Pluma's corridos tumbados, the chill in the air proved no match for the energy emanating from the stages and the dancing crowds.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Authorities have not released a potential motive behind Aria’s killing nor why Gupta decided to take an impromptu trip to Miami.
—Miami Herald, 2 July 2025
One of the first famous guests was silent movie superstar, Charlie Chaplin, who is said to have put on impromptu shows in the hotel’s Adobe House.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
The impromptu late-night performances continued for several nights.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impromptu
Noun
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The emperor mastered a new form of warfare, one that stressed concentrated force, improvisation, speed and surprise.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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The reason is that much work in the real world is invisible, involving workarounds, improvisations, and social networks.—
Jim Euchner,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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A number of artists have cut ties with the Kennedy Center since President Trump abruptly ousted president Deborah Rutter and board chair David Rubenstein, replaced board members appointed by former President Biden with his own, and became chair himself earlier this year.—
Elizabeth Blair,
NPR,
9 July 2025
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That included programmers abruptly resigning amid financial woes and the departure of artistic director Hussain Currimbhoy.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
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“Impromptu.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impromptu. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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