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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
Neither did some of the major celebrity cameos, which brought big beauty moments from Cardi B, Jessica Alba, Lady Gaga and more.
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Marci Robin, Allure, 9 Feb. 2026
One standout moment shows the robot stepping down, briefly misplacing its foot, and then subtly repositioning it before continuing forward.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Here's a recap of Monday's key moments.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Advertisement In one of the show’s most poignant moments, Ocasio handed one of his Grammys to a little Latino boy.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 9 Feb. 2026
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Marci Robin, Allure, 9 Feb. 2026
One standout moment shows the robot stepping down, briefly misplacing its foot, and then subtly repositioning it before continuing forward.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
Here's a recap of Monday's key moments.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Advertisement In one of the show’s most poignant moments, Ocasio handed one of his Grammys to a little Latino boy.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moment
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This long-term approach allowed scientists to account for changes in coffee and tea consumption over time, while monitoring for both clinical dementia diagnoses and subtle shifts in cognitive function.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Over time, Warren began to incorporate other martial arts disciplines like Judo and Aikido to teach his students to be well-rounded enough to react to any situation.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Van Der Beek spoke with USA TODAY in August 2025 about the importance of catching it early.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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The collaboration between Fincantieri and Generative Bionics also holds strategic importance in strengthening European technological sovereignty by drawing on expertise developed across research institutions and the advanced industrial supply chain.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
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Just a few minutes ago, Juan Pablo Guanipa was kidnapped in the Los Chorros urbanization in Caracas.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Feb. 2026
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The 30-second Super Bowl version manages to capture most of the ridiculousness of the lengthier, two-and-a-half-minute version directed by Spike Jonze, which feels as silly and committed as any of your favorite Stiller comedy moments.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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No doubt Fennell would welcome a review such as Nugent’s today.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
12 Feb. 2026
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Once regarded as a cheap, low-quality alternative to traditional tile, today it’s accepted by many as a budget-friendly way to upgrade your home.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
11 Feb. 2026
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In 2022 the most excellent Michael Dirda, on the occasion—sigh—of Book World’s all-too-short rebirth, wrote an affectionate and informative inside history of the supplement.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
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The law allows for governments to fly other countries’ flags for special occasions.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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In 2021, the global significance of tatreez was recognized by UNESCO, when it was added to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, a safeguarding measure to ensure its preservation.—
Zoe Whitfield,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
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February marks Black History Month, a time to examine historic monuments in Dallas that still hold significance for the city's African-American community.—
Uwa Ede-Osifo,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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The second is a resolution declaring a food apartheid in the City of Milwaukee – this will mirror a similar declaration by Milwaukee County.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Duren then hit Diabate in the face with his open right hand, starting a confrontation that lasted more than 30 seconds and ultimately ended with a brief police presence on the floor.—
Steve Reed,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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But the best Valentine’s Day present might be growing closer to your special someone through the gift of mindfulness.—
Hunter Boyce,
AJC.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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After three days in Nairobi, the couple drove up to Sagana Lodge, a property in the foothills of Mount Kenya that was given to them as a wedding present.—
Hope Coke,
Vanity Fair,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Moment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moment. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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