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
Meanwhile, Congress passed the country's first major crypto legislation, establishing rules for a growing area of crypto called stablecoins — digital currencies that allow for almost instantaneous transfers between parties anywhere in the world.
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Rafael Nam, NPR, 7 Feb. 2026
Stores increasingly use it to track customers suspected of shoplifting, entertainment venues deploy it during big events, and many cellphones give users the option to unlock their devices with an instantaneous face scan.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 6 Feb. 2026
The almost instantaneous virality from TikTok and the growing amount of collaborations with artists like Metro Boomin and Justin Bieber soon cemented Toliver as a mainstay in the genre.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
The familiarity was instantaneous.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 28 Jan. 2026
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Rafael Nam, NPR, 7 Feb. 2026
Stores increasingly use it to track customers suspected of shoplifting, entertainment venues deploy it during big events, and many cellphones give users the option to unlock their devices with an instantaneous face scan.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 6 Feb. 2026
The almost instantaneous virality from TikTok and the growing amount of collaborations with artists like Metro Boomin and Justin Bieber soon cemented Toliver as a mainstay in the genre.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
The familiarity was instantaneous.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instantaneous
Adjective
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Horizontal and diagonal cracks require immediate attention from a structural engineer.—
Jessica Elliott,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Feeling lightheaded or passing out can signal a very serious pulmonary embolism and requires immediate attention.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Easily made flourless, and enhanced by the addition of instant espresso powder, chocolate cookies are versatile in much the same way sugar cookies are.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2026
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Rubs and scrubs are powerfully restorative and facials using ESPA and 111 Skin products have instant effects.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Instantaneous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instantaneous. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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