for the moment

phrase

: right now but possibly not for long

The schedule is accurate for the moment.

Examples of for the moment in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Seagate seems to be keeping things mum for the moment, but as the drives have already launched for sale, there should be answers to all of these questions coming soon. — ArsTechnica, 10 Nov. 2026

The cases, which for the moment are being seen as only a potential safety signal, were publicized on Thursday by an advocacy group and on a Facebook page after Novartis earlier this week disclosed the information to neurologists. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 5 Nov. 2026

The weather is dry for the moment, but signs across the atmosphere are painting a clear picture for when the first atmospheric river will bring rain to California. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Hailey Bieber Bieber debuted her espresso brown locks during the Saint Laurent show at Paris Fashion Week in September and seems to be sticking with the color for the moment. — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1754, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for for the moment

• enrolment