New York minute

noun

Definition of New York minutenext
as in minute
a very small space of time in a New York minute she had signed the contract and was off on her first assignment

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Recent Examples of New York minute There may have been no finer New York minute than what occurred late Thursday night. — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026 It’s been far longer than a New York minute since Brock Purdy quarterbacked the 49ers. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2025 The only thing faster than a New York minute is how quickly New York women need to be in and out of the chair and on the go. — Brianna J. Heath, Essence, 27 Oct. 2025 For a hot New York minute, Bella is back on a nostalgia trip and all is right in the world. — Alice Newbold, Vogue, 15 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for New York minute
Recent Examples of Synonyms for New York minute
  1. minute
  2. second
  3. moment
  4. heartbeat
Noun
  • In laboratory tests, a one-minute electrical stimulation using a standard 9-volt battery killed more than 80% of bacterial cells within three hours, according to the researchers.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
  • For an easier first taste of the mountain, enjoy the 35-minute walk to Baoguo Temple, then continue about a half mile along the stone trail to Fuhu Temple.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of minute
Noun
  • Jones-Priest ran it in again from a yard out and Gabe Guevera booted a 27-yard field goal with five seconds left before the intermission to give Martin a 17-3 lead at the break.
    — Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Nov. 2026
  • Jayden Daniels threw his third touchdown pass of the game, a 32-yarder to Stefon Diggs with 57 seconds left, and the Washington Commanders rallied to defeat the New York Giants 24-21 on Thursday night in what was essentially a must-win game.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of second
Noun
  • While a plurality of viewers seemed genuinely fascinated by the three-week-long trip, even during less-exciting moments, Dykes noticed that some expressed a morbid glee for destructive content.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Nov. 2026
  • William Allain, whose moment was virtually destroyed by a racist, homophobic GOP slander campaign, followed.
    — Claire Howorth, Vanity Fair, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of moment
Noun
  • During stress, hormones like adrenaline narrow your blood vessels narrow and speed up your heartbeat.
    — MD Published, Verywell Health, 10 Nov. 2026
  • The brothers shared the recording with Italian cardiologist Achille Dogliotti, whose examination reportedly led him to conclude that the sounds were consistent with strained breathing and an elevated human heartbeat.
    — Micah Hanks, Space.com, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of heartbeat

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“New York minute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/New%20York%20minute. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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