as in impromptu
made or done without previous thought or preparation
caught red-handed, the would-be embezzler proceeded to give some extemporary and not very convincing explanations for her actions
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Adjective
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The next morning, Kirschenheiter and Mullen had an impromptu photo shoot to commemorate their engagement.—
Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
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Guests conducted impromptu interviews, cracked inside jokes, and left messages that felt far more personal than anything staged.—
Adjective
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Black Midi were known for their wild live shows, improvisational but generally aggressive riffs and devil-may-care attitude.—
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The group’s improvisational performances, relentless touring and fiercely loyal fan base — the Deadheads — transformed live music into a cultural movement.—
Adjective
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Davis is a master of jazz, improvised music and both traditional and contemporary classical traditions.—
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Mochrie then performs an improvised comedy act with the semi-conscious volunteers.—
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“Extemporary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extemporary. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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