as in improvisation
something that is performed, made, or done without preparation
the performance features a two-minute improv as well as scripted segments
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Recent Examples of improv
There was a lot of improv on Wishful Thinking, and Shane says director Graham Parkes tailored scenes to him as the shoot went on.
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Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2026
The actress studied improv at LA’s Upright Citizens Brigade to match wits with her onscreen husband, in addition to gaining some comedy wisdom from Segel in exchange for teaching him some horror performance tips.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2026
Because attendees take part, each production requires some improv from Radcliffe.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
Having never trained in improv, Byrne had to adapt to being fed multiple alternative lines during filming while working with actors who might float off into comedic rants at any minute.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
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Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2026
The actress studied improv at LA’s Upright Citizens Brigade to match wits with her onscreen husband, in addition to gaining some comedy wisdom from Segel in exchange for teaching him some horror performance tips.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2026
Because attendees take part, each production requires some improv from Radcliffe.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
Having never trained in improv, Byrne had to adapt to being fed multiple alternative lines during filming while working with actors who might float off into comedic rants at any minute.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for improv
improvisation
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The students have been studying jazz big band repertoire, improvisation techniques and the art of ensemble performance weekly with Larson, Rick Salonen from the University of Arkansas and Ryan Yumang from the University of North Texas.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
25 Apr. 2026
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His practice hinges on improvisation, resulting in blunt, expressive, and unpredictable work.—
Maxie Younger,
Pitchfork,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Improv.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improv. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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