improv
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of improv
By shortening
Example Sentences
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Trust in science has plummeted—and Alan Alda thinks improv can turn the tide.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026
What I love most about improv is the responsiveness of it.
From Salon ● May 25, 2026
Between big outdoor shows, theaters and intimate club gigs, the seven day smorgasboard of stand-up, improv, variety shows, marathons and more was a wild ride we won’t soon forget.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2026
If you’re unaware, think confident, unpredictable and hilarious improv at its finest.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 29, 2026
But the truth is that improv isn’t random and chaotic at all.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
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