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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
Those two moments back-to-back, the proposal and then Del and Colton, their dance by the pond, are probably among my proudest moments.
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Breanne L. Heldman,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
There were some scary moments at the nest earlier in the spring when viewers watched one of the eaglets, then just named USS 11, swallow a fishhook.
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Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Walking up this street two years ago was the proudest moment of my life.
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Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
Animal print shoes are having a moment this year.
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Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
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Breanne L. Heldman,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
There were some scary moments at the nest earlier in the spring when viewers watched one of the eaglets, then just named USS 11, swallow a fishhook.
—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Walking up this street two years ago was the proudest moment of my life.
—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
Animal print shoes are having a moment this year.
—
Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moment
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The best Amazon Prime Day hair tool deals prove that now’s the time to invest in a quality curling iron, blow-dry brush or straightener.
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Prime Day 2026 is here and now’s the time to jump on all the amazing deals happening this week, starting today, Tuesday, June 23 through Friday, June 26.
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There is no public address system reminding some fans the importance of a looming third down.
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The importance of falling well has only grown as players have adapted movement patterns from clay and hard courts to grass.
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And when Cape Verde’s Deroy Duarte evened the score with a right footed shot from a difficult angle at the 59-minute mark, the stunned stadium went silent, minus two small spirited clots of Cape Verde fans in the East end zone seats.
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Niehues fired home the rebound for the opening goal in the 36th minute.
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Terry agreed, noting that today’s older adults helped shape the North Fulton community.
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Compiled by the Associated Press That concludes today’s newsletter.
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At least today, Ronaldo looked like the Ronaldo of old, scoring twice and nearly scoring a third goal on multiple occasions.
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Its design is simple and easily adaptable for any occasion thanks to subtle details like a V-neckline, an A-line silhouette, and a relaxed hem that falls right at the knee.
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Bryan West Madison Square Garden does hold personal significance for Swift.
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Second lady Usha Vance mocking The New York Times for reading political significance into her Old Navy maternity dress and the New York Knicks celebrating their NBA title were featured in last week's News Quiz.
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On Sunday night at Dickies Arena, Rush played the second of their four-performance run scheduled for Fort Worth to a soldout audience.
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The game starts with a 60-second contest to disrobe mannequins decked out in layered bras.
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Your performance marketing lead presents ROAS, CPA and new customer acquisition.
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Olivia stops at an exhibit depicting two Minions, James and Henry (all the Minions are voiced by Coffin), and is perplexed when no one present appears to have heard of them, at least by name.
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“Moment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moment. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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