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
It’s been far longer than a New York minute since Brock Purdy quarterbacked the 49ers.
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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
Here are three takeaways: A New York minute Tani Oluwaseyi’s opening goal registered at 59 seconds into the match — only eight seconds later than the club record for fastest goal.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 6 Apr. 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
The Yankees put six runs on the Kauffman Stadium scoreboard in a proverbial New York minute en route to an 11-5 victory in the third game of a four-game series.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2024
Nobody is suggesting, for a New York minute, that Mets fans of this generation love Pete Alonso the way Mets fans once loved the great Tom Seaver.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2024
But the momentum, and the lead vanished in a New York minute when the Yankees scored four times the very next frame to take control and hand the Guardians a 13-4 loss in the opener of a split doubleheader at Progressive Field.
—Joe Noga, cleveland, 2 July 2022
On its face, Jeffries would be perfectly suited to address the New York headache in a New York minute.
—Fox News, 23 May 2022
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
Here are three takeaways: A New York minute Tani Oluwaseyi’s opening goal registered at 59 seconds into the match — only eight seconds later than the club record for fastest goal.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 6 Apr. 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
The Yankees put six runs on the Kauffman Stadium scoreboard in a proverbial New York minute en route to an 11-5 victory in the third game of a four-game series.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2024
Nobody is suggesting, for a New York minute, that Mets fans of this generation love Pete Alonso the way Mets fans once loved the great Tom Seaver.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2024
But the momentum, and the lead vanished in a New York minute when the Yankees scored four times the very next frame to take control and hand the Guardians a 13-4 loss in the opener of a split doubleheader at Progressive Field.
—Joe Noga, cleveland, 2 July 2022
On its face, Jeffries would be perfectly suited to address the New York headache in a New York minute.
—Fox News, 23 May 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for New York minute
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Less than 20 minutes later, the flames had spread to the nearby wilderness and more units were called in to respond to the growing brush fire on the north side of the highway, county officials said.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2026
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The concierge team can assist guests in arranging appointments at Cure Spa (five-minute drive away), as well as personal training sessions, daily gym passes, or group workout classes at Advantage Personal Training (an eight-minute drive away).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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That was Wembanyama, who had 14 points, six rebounds and three blocks in the World’s first loss and 19 points – including a pair of clutch 3-pointers – in its second.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
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Byron Nelson’s Marli Denmark defeated Rockwall’s Madison Fitzgerald in the girls Class 6A 140-pound bracket with a fall in just 57 seconds to claim an individual state title.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Feb. 2026
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And while their steamy, sweaty dalliances are hot and heavy (albeit mostly clothed), most swoonworthy are the smaller moments, like Heathcliff gently cupping his hands to keep the rain out of Cathy’s eyes.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Writing is taking moments in time and recording them.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 2026
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The heartbeat of Teton Village, the resort is flanked by high-end hotels with thoughtful ski amenities—the in-suite boot warmers at Caldera House are a classy touch—ski shops, and restaurants.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2026
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House music thumped in the background like the heartbeat of a menacing jungle cat.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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“New York minute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/New%20York%20minute. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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