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

At the same time, consumer expectations have shifted toward authenticity, transparency and inclusive product development — areas where women leaders have historically driven the vision and cultural heartbeat of our industry. — Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

Big financial pivots still require a human heartbeat and personal judgment. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026

The game has a heartbeat that’s going to ask something of you in every situation and José’s gotten to that point. — C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

There was also a reduction in the heart muscle’s ability to flex during a heartbeat — an early indicator of heart dysfunction. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026