INSTANCY Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

instancy

noun

Definition of instancy

as in urgency

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

back burner

Example Sentences

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Noun

The resumption of hostilities has lent fresh urgency to oil producers’ efforts to build new routes for transporting energy.

— J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 16 July 2026
Alzheimer’s Disease International’s director of research and publications, Wendy Weidner, echoed the urgency after the 2024 findings were released.

— Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

Definition of urgency

Noun

Doctors are emphasizing the importance of minimizing your time in the smoke as much as possible.

— Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
This surge in foreign investment and economic expansion, including major deals like a $10 billion AI agreement with NVIDIA, underscores the region's rising global importance.

— Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of importance

Noun

In the majority’s view, this must be read broadly to achieve the declaration’s insistence on rights and equality.

— Morgan Marietta, The Conversation, 30 June 2026
Steve Tew, district attorney for Ouachita and Morehouse parishes, has never wavered in his insistence that Duncan was guilty of murder and that he should be put to death.

— Richard A. Webster, ProPublica, 29 June 2026

Definition of insistence

Noun

Instead, Alfonzo’s first appearance, the culmination of nine tireless years, was somber , stricken by the grief overshadowing what should’ve been a joyous moment in the Dodgers’ to the Padres.

— Liana Handler Follow, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
With three Japanese players around him, the decision to immediately engage during such a transitional moment was incorrect.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 6 July 2026

Definition of moment

Noun

Potential finalists will be notified via email and will be required to complete and return an Affidavit of Eligibility, License of Work and Release of Liability/Publicity within three (3) days of date of notification, or a shorter time if required by exigencies, or a runner-up may be selected.

— Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
The exigencies of the Revolution lead to promising more people representation.

— KEN BURNS, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026

Definition of exigency

Noun

Both Skaug and House Speaker Mike Moyle, R-Star, said in the release that Boise wasn’t following that law and both hinted at possible consequences.

— Carolyn Komatsoulis Updated July 13, Idaho Statesman, 14 July 2026
While motorists often see the immediate aftermath of a collision, the consequences can extend beyond the roadway.

— Brian Unger, CBS News, 13 July 2026

Definition of consequence

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