as in immediate
done or occurring without any noticeable lapse in time
the thunder following the flash of lightning was nearly instantaneous
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Recent Examples of instantaneous
Some of these events are planned and attended by young adults, most of whom hardly remember a world before instantaneous digital communication.
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Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
For a wireless mouse, this input delivery rate is near-instantaneous, allowing for some rapid lag-free reaction times.
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George Yang,
PC Magazine,
2 June 2026
Stranger Things debuted to instantaneous success on the streaming platform in 2016, concluding its five-season run last New Year’s Eve.
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Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
24 May 2026
However, those techniques could only provide long-term averages rather than instantaneous measurements.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for instantaneous
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
For a wireless mouse, this input delivery rate is near-instantaneous, allowing for some rapid lag-free reaction times.
—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
2 June 2026
Stranger Things debuted to instantaneous success on the streaming platform in 2016, concluding its five-season run last New Year’s Eve.
—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
24 May 2026
However, those techniques could only provide long-term averages rather than instantaneous measurements.
—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for instantaneous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instantaneous
Adjective
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The report's authors said the case highlights the importance of seeking immediate medical evaluation after any direct contact with a bat, even if there is no visible bite or scratch.
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The tang of the sauce was eye-widening and immediate, crackling with the bright, citrusy charge of tomatillos and serrano chiles.
Adjective
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That one phrase tries to create an instant emotional connection.
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The recipe leans on instant pudding mix and strawberry gelatin to keep things extra effortless.
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“Instantaneous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instantaneous. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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