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as in importance
the quality or state of being important
an event of great moment
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as in minute
a very small space of time
I'll be there in just a moment
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Recent Examples of moment
His trek from rural highways to small towns across the Deep South reveals the visceral reactions his simple statement of solidarity provokes, exposing the depth of the nation’s ideological divisions while capturing rare moments of genuine human connection.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 July 2025
Every leader eventually encounters a moment when a team member seems distracted, overwhelmed or simply not like themselves.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2025
The Rule of Thirds In a rare moment of candor several years ago, Duggan sketched out his political philosophy.
—M.l. Elrick, Freep.com, 23 July 2025
Their presence can ease anxiety, reduce loneliness, and bring moments of joy and comfort that transcend memory loss.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 July 2025
Every leader eventually encounters a moment when a team member seems distracted, overwhelmed or simply not like themselves.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2025
The Rule of Thirds In a rare moment of candor several years ago, Duggan sketched out his political philosophy.
—M.l. Elrick, Freep.com, 23 July 2025
Their presence can ease anxiety, reduce loneliness, and bring moments of joy and comfort that transcend memory loss.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moment
Noun
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At the same time, Richardson acknowledged that immigration law often lags behind real-world developments.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Those are familiar sounds from familiar voices that wafted through radios or were covered by prom bands at another time of life.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
3 Aug. 2025
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During his memorable Hall of Fame speech, Sandberg preached the importance of respect — for teammates, coaches and the game — and doing the little things right.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
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This is a huge season for the Wild, and Rossi’s got to know his importance.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
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About 30 minutes east of Sagres, travelers can find even more peace and solitude in the quiet coastal village of Burgau.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
29 July 2025
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But going over 10 minutes on the toilet—or severe difficulty having a bowel movement—could be a red flag.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
29 July 2025
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At the back of the room were six study rooms which Grossman said lacked any of the 21st-century technology youngsters use today.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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There’s no easy fixes, and there’s no obvious organizational malpractice that gets you from the end of last season to today.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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With Endrick injured as well and unable to step up to the occasion, this granted Gonzalo Garcia a golden opportunity to impress.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Pair them with casual sandals, white sneakers, or wedges, depending on the occasion.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Aug. 2025
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But his sweet gesture fell flat when Brie failed to grasp the significance of the mask.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
30 July 2025
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Along the way, participants will learn about native species, local history, and the significance of protecting the springs and the St. Johns River.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 July 2025
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Just connect the headphones to your fitness app, and the internal tech uses LED optical sensors that pulse over 100 times per second to measure your blood flow.—
Maggie Slepian,
Travel + Leisure,
24 July 2025
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Average travel times per 10 kilometers improved from 33 minutes and 53 seconds to 30 minutes and 48 seconds.—
Carlton Reid,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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At present, Snap has a market capitalization of $16 billion.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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When asked about the performance comparison with Verstappen, Tsunoda admitted that his teammate was the best driver on the grid at present, but refused to be compared with him.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Moment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moment. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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