1
as in instantaneous
done or occurring without any noticeable lapse in time
an instant response to the cry for help
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2
as in urgent
needing immediate attention
an instant need for food supplies in the famine-stricken country
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3
as in current
existing or in progress right now
we should be more concerned with instant dangers than with those in the far-off future
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as in minute
a very small space of time
it all happened in an instant
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Recent Examples of instant
Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2025
Today, Fujifilm's Instax line of cameras and printers largely fills the instant camera niche Polaroid created.
—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 28 Apr. 2025
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 28 Apr. 2025
The TikTok video became an instant heartbreaker, as viewers flooded the comment section with tears and words of encouragement for the dog.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
The Alabama guard earned an 86.5 PFF pass-blocking grade in 2024, which will provide an instant boost to a Cowboys offense that ranked 23rd in PFF pass-blocking grade (62.1) this past season.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2025
Today, Fujifilm's Instax line of cameras and printers largely fills the instant camera niche Polaroid created.
—Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 28 Apr. 2025
Noun
In an instant, the dinosaur comes alive as a 360-degree projection, then wanders around a digitized forest, interacting with wildlife and taking on a newfound charm in the process.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 28 Apr. 2025
The TikTok video became an instant heartbreaker, as viewers flooded the comment section with tears and words of encouragement for the dog.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instant
Adjective
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The Penzance Musical, opening tonight on Broadway at the Todd Haimes Theatre, but for the rest of us the delight is pretty much instantaneous.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2025
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But its adoption isn’t instantaneous, giving us time to adapt and find ways to balance innovation with workforce stability.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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As the exhibition illustrated, Pan-Africanism also corresponded with urgent anti-colonial, anti-apartheid, and civil rights movements worldwide.—
Delinda Collier,
Artforum,
1 May 2025
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That is the urgent story that authors Allen and Parnes ignored.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Its forecast for sales of $159 billion to $164 billion during the current quarter (April-June) also surpassed analysts' estimates – a sign that Amazon is confident in its ability to navigate the shifting tariff situation.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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In his new role, Jackson will oversee day-to-day operations of the foundation, advise on real-time policy and reform, expand active partnerships and the current network.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Epic Universe is located about 15 minutes away from Universal Orlando's existing parks.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Let the solution sit for about 10-15 minutes to break down grime and mineral deposits.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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Far from being a costly premium, waterless technologies like CO₂ dyeing deliver immediate, measurable operational value.—
Ken Katz,
Sourcing Journal,
5 May 2025
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So, the immediate impact would be fairly significant.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
Adjective
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With acute stress, a rapid spike in the hormone typically helps your brain process and retain memories so they can be retrieved later.—
Alisa Hrustic,
SELF,
1 May 2025
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According to the pharmaceutical company, the campaign encourages people to proactively discuss their acute pain management plan with their doctor and support system.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Taylor did this in such a way that the test didn't assume which gases might be present.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
1 May 2025
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Once an hour has passed, the lab technicians will measure how much plasma is present.—
Suchandrima Bhowmik,
Health,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Progress 91 engaged its thrusters at 6:10 p.m. EDT (2210 GMT), firing for a total of 3 minutes, 33 seconds, to provide an extra margin of safety between the space station and the oncoming rocket junk.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
1 May 2025
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The contest did not last long as Edwards poked Muhammad in the eye 18 seconds into the second round.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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“Instant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instant. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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