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improvisational

American  
[im-prah-vuh-zay-shuhn-uhl, im-pruh-] / ɪmˌprɑ vəˈzeɪ ʃən əl, ˌɪm prə- /

adjective

  1. of, involving, or relating to improvising.


Example Sentences

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Warsh has said he wants a more disciplined, less improvisational Fed.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026

His playing style displayed evolving aspects over the years, and he chose a variety of different settings in which to display his improvisational wares.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

His muscular tone, rhythmic attack and roaming improvisational style set him apart and inspired several generations of tenor saxophonists, including John Coltrane, Joe Henderson and Branford Marsalis.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Hamilton moved up from fourth on the grid to slip by Norris around the inside of Turn One, before making an opportunistic and improvisational move down the inside of Turn Nine to grab the lead.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Her spiky, free-form locs are improvisational jazz; they abide by no rules.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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