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.

Examples of the moment in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And, with two outs in the seventh inning and two runners in scoring position, Painter wanted the moment. — Matt Gelb, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

Instead of embracing the moment, too many players have projected petty jealousy, a grievance mentality and, at times, what many fans perceive as racial resentment. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 23 Aug. 2026

What sets leaders apart, however, is who constructs their fortress before the moment becomes overwhelming. — Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

There is no dramatic farewell; instead, the moment is marked by Singer’s silent anguish. — Billy J. Stratton, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for the moment

• enrolment