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as in minutes
a very small space of time
I'll be there in just a moment
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as in todays
the time currently existing or in progress
I'm not doing anything at the moment
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Recent Examples of moments
Most of the night went on without a hitch, with several show-stopping moments bringing the audience to their feet, but like every live event, there were a few flubs and a couple eyebrow-raising choices.
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Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
In these moments, Neolin became the Wolf, seeking the Master of Life.
—Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
There were also some spectacular custom and runway moments too, like a no-nudity rule-defying Schiaparelli gown and some princessy Prada.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 May 2026
Perhaps the most powerful moments of all were the ones that fans couldn’t hear.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 May 2026
Then again, Zou hints at hope throughout her gradually but effortlessly paced narrative, lingering on fleeting moments of beauty in nature and in art.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 25 May 2026
Small moments of self-awareness like that can set apart experienced teams when faced with adversity.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Pictured below moments after his red carpet appearance with Baptista, Cassel offers the gentlemanly arm to accompany the reigning queen of French cinema and his fellow cast member in Histoires Parallèles, Catherine Deneueve, to her seat.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
This thematic turn stood in contrast to some of the stronger moments of the past seasons, when real affection and tenderness — between Rue and Jules, for example — cut through the hard shell of the show’s bravado.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 May 2026
Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
In these moments, Neolin became the Wolf, seeking the Master of Life.
—Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
There were also some spectacular custom and runway moments too, like a no-nudity rule-defying Schiaparelli gown and some princessy Prada.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 May 2026
Perhaps the most powerful moments of all were the ones that fans couldn’t hear.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 May 2026
Then again, Zou hints at hope throughout her gradually but effortlessly paced narrative, lingering on fleeting moments of beauty in nature and in art.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 25 May 2026
Small moments of self-awareness like that can set apart experienced teams when faced with adversity.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Pictured below moments after his red carpet appearance with Baptista, Cassel offers the gentlemanly arm to accompany the reigning queen of French cinema and his fellow cast member in Histoires Parallèles, Catherine Deneueve, to her seat.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
This thematic turn stood in contrast to some of the stronger moments of the past seasons, when real affection and tenderness — between Rue and Jules, for example — cut through the hard shell of the show’s bravado.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moments
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The Angels have missed the MLB playoffs for 11 consecutive seasons — including six with stars Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout on the roster — and have reached the postseason six times since Moreno purchased the team in 2003 after the franchise’s sole World Series title win in 2002.—
Joaquin Ruiz,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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Drone plans developed by NASA suggest the space agency is particularly interested in Arsia Mons, a shield volcano in Mars' Tharsis region, which includes the largest volcanoes in the solar system, such as Olympus Mons — almost three times as high as Mount Everest.—
Tom Brown,
Space.com,
25 May 2026
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With most of the Valkyries players having played heavy minutes overseas for the past few seasons, Jocytė’s talent isn’t surprising to her new teammates.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
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Chauvin pinned Floyd to the ground with his knee on his neck for around nine minutes.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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But ask a robot to perform seemingly easy tasks, say, climbing up stairs or grabbing a glass of water, and many of todays droids still struggle.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
11 Dec. 2025
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Massively popular in the Victorian era (especially the late 1800’s), gallery rails are finding their way into todays trad and modern homes alike.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
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The shoes are designed for both poolside lounging and fancier occasions in mind, since they can be easily wiped dry and buffed with a leather cleansing cream for a polished look.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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It’s made with a simple crewneck, ultra-light fabric, and a classic floral print that can be dressed up or down for casual and formal occasions alike.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
25 May 2026
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After getting fouled, Allisha Gray then stepped to the line and knocked down two clutch free throws with eight seconds remaining to push the lead to 82-80.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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Rosemonde Kouassi tied it at 2 just 35 seconds into the second half.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 May 2026
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Named for South Korea’s national flower, the restaurant presents prix fixe menus inspired by royal court cuisine dating back to the Joseon Dynasty that have been elevated with a modern twist.—
Melinda Sheckells,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Kicked off through apps such as Klarna and Affirm years ago, the feature is now available in big box stores around the country, as Americans can now shop for everything from groceries and household goods to Christmas presents and pay in short-term installments.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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To live with, and in, All of a Sudden is to match heartbeats with these two women for a few hours.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
15 May 2026
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Much like their youthful, emotional heartbeats, malls in the ’80s and ’90s bustled, becoming as quintessential to American culture as hot dogs and apple pie.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Moments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moments. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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