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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Now 31, Victor was born in Paris, raised in San Francisco and attended Northwestern University, where they were drawn, like a moth to the flame of probable career disaster, to comic improvisation as well as acting training.
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Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
His wild improvisations and electrifying riffs filled the space, transforming Bemelmans into a late-night salon of sound, sparkle, and style.
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Whether there’s a real plan — or just a series of improvisations with global consequences — is anyone’s guess.
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Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
His wild improvisations and electrifying riffs filled the space, transforming Bemelmans into a late-night salon of sound, sparkle, and style.
—Ian Malone, Vogue, 6 May 2025
Whether there’s a real plan — or just a series of improvisations with global consequences — is anyone’s guess.
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 17 Apr. 2025
The sets had their ups and downs: some of the improvisations were gorgeous, but the more composed elements felt messy.
—Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
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“Improvisation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/improvisation. Accessed 5 Jun. 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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