Synonyms of heartbeat

heartbeat

noun

ˈhärt-ˌbēt 

as in minute

a very small space of time

I'd accept a job offer from that company in a heartbeat

Synonyms & Similar Words

• minute
• second
• moment
• instant
• nanosecond
• split second
• twinkling
• wink
• trice
• twinkle
• beat
• jiffy
• shake
• flash
• eyeblink
• microsecond
• New York minute
• jiff
• snatch
• spurt

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• age
• forever
• eternity
• lifetime
• infinity
• eon

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of heartbeat

While Moreno was asleep, nurses had been coming into the room to check on the baby’s heartbeat. — Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026

In response to safety concerns, several medications have been removed from the list eligible for refills, including a drug for irregular heartbeats. — ABC News, 6 July 2026

Here's your step-by-step guide to cleaning oak cabinets safely and correctly so your beautiful kitchen stays the heartbeat of your home and the hub for entertaining. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 5 July 2026

She was mesmerized by the art form that had been the heartbeat of her family for centuries. — Jeanne Malle, Air Mail, 4 July 2026