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as in time
a particular point at which an event takes place at that moment he suddenly turned around and headed toward me

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as in today
the time currently existing or in progress I'm not doing anything at the moment

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How does the noun moment differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of moment are consequence, importance, significance, and weight. While all these words mean "a quality or aspect having great worth or significance," moment implies conspicuous or self-evident consequence.

a decision of great moment

Where would consequence be a reasonable alternative to moment?

The words consequence and moment can be used in similar contexts, but consequence generally implies importance because of probable or possible effects.

the style you choose is of little consequence

When is importance a more appropriate choice than moment?

The synonyms importance and moment are sometimes interchangeable, but importance implies a value judgment of the superior worth or influence of something or someone.

a region with no cities of importance

When can significance be used instead of moment?

While in some cases nearly identical to moment, significance implies a quality or character that should mark a thing as important but that is not self-evident and may or may not be recognized.

the treaty's significance

When could weight be used to replace moment?

While the synonyms weight and moment are close in meaning, weight implies a judgment of the immediate relative importance of something.

the argument carried no weight with the judge

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Recent Examples of moment Why did a moment of connection between two friends create such widespread confusion? Carly Breit, People.com, 29 June 2025 And when there are moments of crisis and a rise in anti-Jewish hate, that’s a threshold, of course, that needs to be crossed. ABC News, 29 June 2025 Video of the meeting showed the confrontation began during a confusing moment in the session. Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 28 June 2025 Especially when these parents are supplying us with some of the show’s best moments. Tom Smyth, Vulture, 18 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for moment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moment
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  • At the time of the incident, Trump was in Washington, D.C., when Shaw allegedly drove what was described by law enforcement as a Mercedes van to the south gate of Mar-a-Lago shortly before 10 p.m. and parked along Southern Boulevard.
    Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025
  • This past season, Thrun, a Harvard alum, appeared in 60 games, had 12 points, and averaged 17:31 of ice time.
    Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 11 July 2025
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  • Borden also underscores the importance of collaborative engagements between technology providers and regulators, stressing the necessity of responsible AI frameworks to ensure secure, compliant deployments.
    Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • Powell, whose term as Fed chair ends on May 15, 2026, also sought to underline the importance of insulating central bankers from political pressure.
    Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 1 July 2025
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  • Setting up your Ring doorbell is easy, taking just minutes.
    Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025
  • Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente, about 10 minutes.
    Josh Miller, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
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  • Some of our favorite summer dresses on Amazon are discounted today and ready for the next wedding on the calendar or lunch with friends.
    Malia Griggs, Glamour, 8 July 2025
  • Some Iranians believe that to make sure today’s social cohesion lasts into the future, senior officials will take steps to moderate.
    MOHAMMAD AYATOLLAHI TABAAR, Foreign Affairs, 8 July 2025
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  • For the occasion, her hair was an allover honey-blonde color that complimented her blush Christian Dior outfit nicely.
    Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 8 July 2025
  • On that occasion, Siegemund left the court for an 11-minute bathroom break at the end of the first set, and then had an MTO that lasted 14 minutes in the third.
    Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 8 July 2025
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  • From discussing the cultural significance of luxury timepieces to beautifully showcasing black love, the SUEDE Men’s Experience is delivering authentic moments crafted perfectly for the contemporary man.
    John Lawson, Essence, 7 July 2025
  • The significance of Ventura’s lawsuit will extend far beyond the trial, Burke, the founder of the #MeToo movement, previously told CNN.
    Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 6 July 2025
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  • No Sleep For Kaname Date brings the eponymous character back into action, with a new canon game set in-between the first game in the second.
    Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
  • Watching robots like Barb and Peter grab your order in just seconds is pretty impressive, but what's even more remarkable is that this technology is already making shopping quicker, safer, and a whole lot easier.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
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  • At present, there is no information available on the containment of the fire.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2025
  • At present, there are no longer any active nuclear treaties between the two nations who hold 87% of all warheads.
    Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025

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“Moment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moment. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.

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