SPUR-OF-THE-MOMENT Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

spur-of-the-moment

adjective

ˈspər-ə(v)-ṯẖə-ˈmō-mənt

Definition of spur-of-the-moment

as in impromptu

made or done without previous thought or preparation a spur-of-the-moment trip to the zoo

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Recent Examples of spur-of-the-moment First-time visitors can consult the Provincetown Chamber of Commerce website, which has a calendar of events and last-minute lodging suggestions for spur-of-the-moment getaways. — Anne Bratskeir, Travel + Leisure, 27 May 2026 That suggests the announcement is something WWE has been building toward as part of his post-ring role, not a spur-of-the-moment storyline twist. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 6 May 2026 There’s a suite of professional-quality cameras on board, and each astronaut also has an iPhone for more informal, spur-of-the-moment picture-taking. — Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026 The cheeky wink that Isabella gives Nelly, however, was a spur-of-the-moment idea that came to Fennell during filming. — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spur-of-the-moment

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Harley walked into an impromptu interview to become the Huskies interim coach, and less than 48 hours later, NIU announced Hammock’s resignation and Harley’s promotion.

— Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Segovia, a percussionist, has always filled his home with music – playing impromptu concerts for the neighborhood out of open garage doors or inviting friends and fellow musicians over to jam.

— Marissa J. Lang, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of impromptu

Adjective

That's enough to loosen steep slopes where some of the 210,000 islanders live off the grid in improvised housing.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
Forecasters warn that up to 25 inches of rain and powerful winds could trigger life-threatening flooding, mudslides and even wildfires, especially in remote communities where many residents live off the grid in improvised housing.

— Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of improvised

Adjective

Fans of the popular comedy podcast were greeted with a generic British woman’s voice stating the episode number today instead of Watts’ improvisational beatboxing riff that served as the show’s intro since 2011.

— Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 24 Aug. 2026
The interactivity and reliance on improvisational actors limits audience size to around seven people at a time, Lyons said.

— David Bloom, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of improvisational

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