the moment
noun
: as soon as
The moment the cameras are turned off, he is able to relax.
Everything stops the moment she walks in the room.
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For Carol, the moment left a lasting impression.
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Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Maria Teresa Moreno, director of Vente Miami, said the moment could have implications beyond Venezuela's borders.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Westbrook scored on a driving layup to pass Oscar Robertson as the NBA’s all-time leading scorer at the point guard position, but the moment was marred by the sight of Raynaud writhing in pain while clutching his left knee.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 4 Jan. 2026
Leading actress Jessie Buckley thanked Fonda for her activism, visibly moved by the moment.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 4 Jan. 2026
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Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
Maria Teresa Moreno, director of Vente Miami, said the moment could have implications beyond Venezuela's borders.
—Abby Dodge, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Westbrook scored on a driving layup to pass Oscar Robertson as the NBA’s all-time leading scorer at the point guard position, but the moment was marred by the sight of Raynaud writhing in pain while clutching his left knee.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 4 Jan. 2026
Leading actress Jessie Buckley thanked Fonda for her activism, visibly moved by the moment.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 4 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for the moment
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“The moment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20moment. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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