as in impromptu
made or done without previous thought or preparation
an unrehearsed speech of thanks
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Recent Examples of unrehearsed
But during this quick, unrehearsed grasp at connection, readers see clearly why the rewards of that recognition are far higher than its cost.
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Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2025
From unrehearsed bits to powerful speeches, here are the most memorable moments from this year's SAG Awards
By
Brendan Le,
Andrea Lavinthal,
and Katy Draper
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The 2025 SAG Awards were a resounding success, all the way from the red carpet to the ceremony stage.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
This crossfire of looks reads so unrehearsed that when their gazes do meet, it feels charged with tension.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 23 Jan. 2025
His questions were clearly prepared, but his delivery seemed unrehearsed.
—Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2025
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Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2025
From unrehearsed bits to powerful speeches, here are the most memorable moments from this year's SAG Awards
By
Brendan Le,
Andrea Lavinthal,
and Katy Draper
Comments
The 2025 SAG Awards were a resounding success, all the way from the red carpet to the ceremony stage.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
This crossfire of looks reads so unrehearsed that when their gazes do meet, it feels charged with tension.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 23 Jan. 2025
His questions were clearly prepared, but his delivery seemed unrehearsed.
—Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrehearsed
impromptu
Adjective
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Alvarez and her Curtis Park staff and regulars held an impromptu farewell get-together in front of the business.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
31 May 2025
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In June 2024, Ingrassia appeared in the crowd at an impromptu rally for Holocaust denier and white nationalist Nick Fuentes after Fuentes was ejected from a gathering of the young conservative group Turning Point USA.—
Tom Dreisbach,
NPR,
30 May 2025
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“Unrehearsed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrehearsed. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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