instancy

noun

Definition of instancynext
as in urgency

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instancy
  1. urgency
  2. importance
  3. insistence
  4. moment
  5. significance
  6. exigency
  7. consequence
  8. magnitude
Noun
  • Those days went by in a blur, interrupted by sharp moments of urgency and clarity.
    — Raj Panjabi, Time, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Santaniello cautioned that weatherproof footwear could be particularly vulnerable because there will be less urgency to purchase products designed for snow, rain and other cold-weather conditions.
    — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of urgency
Noun
  • The princess has also increasingly made the importance of nature a focus of her work, including last year's release of a four-part video series on the power of nature.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Silver’s comments underscore the importance the league places on obtaining that information.
    — Jessica Golden,Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of importance
Noun
  • But the insistence on projecting calm is starting to backfire.
    — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Despite his insistence on stability, Towriss evidently disagreed.
    — Jason Barlow, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of insistence
Noun
  • Catch up on breaking news, exclusive interviews, political analysis, original reporting, and standout moments — all in one place, every week.
    — Washington Examiner, The Washington Examiner, 17 Oct. 2026
  • These are but moments in an auteur’s widescreen epic that never sits still.
    — Ben Cardew, Pitchfork, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of moment
Noun
  • Bears Ears is a living cultural landscape and sacred ancestral homeland of deep significance to Tribal Nations.
    — Mary Beth Laughton, Time, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Hassen discussed the significance of Type V composite pressure vessels, and their potential.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of significance
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
  • While the conviction will remain part of the historical record, the pardon removes any lasting consequence for him.
    — Tamir Sorek, The Conversation, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The choice can have big financial consequences for households, which, with a few exceptions, are generally locked into their insurance plan for a year before being able to switch.
    — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of consequence
Noun
  • The magnitude of the recent decline also provides some perspective.
    — Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The 2027 event is the longest eclipse of the century on land, for sure — that's a claim that can't be challenged — but more importantly, a magnitude more people than in 2009 will experience its greatest duration of totality.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of magnitude
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“Instancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instancy. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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