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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
Gene Hackman could utter just four simple words, and make a great film moment.
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Scott Simon, NPR, 1 Mar. 2025
The Six of Wands highlights a moment of triumph, and with Mercury entering your sign on the 8th, your communication becomes sharper.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2025
Mia was cornered into an apology, but understandably, no one is ready to forgive her in that moment, a harbinger for the next few hours that clearly has her spiraling.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 17 Feb. 2025
The audience can expect a lot of fun, laughter, and real, unfiltered moments from me.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2025
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Scott Simon, NPR, 1 Mar. 2025
The Six of Wands highlights a moment of triumph, and with Mercury entering your sign on the 8th, your communication becomes sharper.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2025
Mia was cornered into an apology, but understandably, no one is ready to forgive her in that moment, a harbinger for the next few hours that clearly has her spiraling.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 17 Feb. 2025
The audience can expect a lot of fun, laughter, and real, unfiltered moments from me.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moment
Noun
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The metal is Omega’s own alloy and offers corrosion resistance without verdigris-oxidation, allowing a slow aging process that results in a natural and beautiful patina over a longer period of time.—
Cait Bazemore,
Robb Report,
28 Feb. 2025
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Upon doing that same series of pairwise comparisons hundreds of times, there was an underlying pattern that seemed to appear: Analysis of Preference: Blue was chosen statistically more often than any other color.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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However, the case report is a good reminder of the importance of proper menstrual cup placement and use, experts agreed.—
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
22 Feb. 2025
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This concern became the cornerstone of Firefly’s development and serves as a stark reminder of the importance of trust to all those who are building GenAI tools regardless of the industry.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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After a horrific giveaway from Orlando defender Rodrigo Schlegel, the Union took a commanding 3-1 lead in the 51st minute.—
Kyle Foley,
Orlando Sentinel,
23 Feb. 2025
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In fact, a review of the board meeting minutes shows that in between meetings, the board regularly votes via email on various issues and then ratifies the decisions.—
Howard Dakoff,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2025
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During the Dwight Eisenhower administration, defense spending absorbed more than half the entire federal budget, and a much larger percentage of gross domestic product than today.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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The judgement spans on everything from feeding to sleeping, and in today's age, screen time.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
26 Feb. 2025
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For the occasion, Munn wore an all-black vintage 2003 archival Yves Saint Laurent halter dress with a relaxed fit.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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Szoboszlai’s runs force the opponent’s centre-backs to react, isolating Salah against his marker or, on other occasions, combining with the Egypt forward after disrupting the opposition’s defensive line.—
Ahmed Walid,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Apple's Long-Term Positioning Against this backdrop, Apple’s investment takes on strategic significance.—
Esat Dedezade,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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The lack of upper-level depth in the Padres’ farm system should place additional significance on their various position battles.—
Dennis Lin,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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In 2023, the Kenyan middle-distance runner set three women's world records, including running a blistering 4:07 for the mile, breaking the previous record by five seconds.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
1 Mar. 2025
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Rozier, who has struggled to make shots this season, entered Friday’s game with 12.8 seconds left in the first quarter.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2025
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At present, there are no details on the containment of the fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacramento Bee,
27 Feb. 2025
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At present, FanDuel and DraftKings maintain a virtual duopoly on market share across the industry.—
Matt Rybaltowski,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Moment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moment. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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