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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Peak illumination marks the moment when the full moon is perfectly opposite the sun in the sky, reaching its maximum brightness.
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Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 9 July 2025
Holland used the moment to address broader industry concerns about workplace culture, emphasizing the need for systemic change.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 July 2025
Persuasion begins the moment a visitor lands on your site.
—Gabriel Shaoolian, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
There’s no squeezing, no mouth suction, and no complicated assembly required in the moment.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 8 July 2025
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Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 9 July 2025
Holland used the moment to address broader industry concerns about workplace culture, emphasizing the need for systemic change.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 July 2025
Persuasion begins the moment a visitor lands on your site.
—Gabriel Shaoolian, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
There’s no squeezing, no mouth suction, and no complicated assembly required in the moment.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 8 July 2025
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 16 Jul. 2025.
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