1
as in instantaneous
done or occurring without any noticeable lapse in time
an instant response to the cry for help
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2
as in urgent
needing immediate attention
an instant need for food supplies in the famine-stricken country
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3
as in current
existing or in progress right now
we should be more concerned with instant dangers than with those in the far-off future
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as in minute
a very small space of time
it all happened in an instant
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Recent Examples of instant
Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 8 May 2025
Still, the Bears remain optimistic Loveland will have an instant impact in the offense next season.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 28 Apr. 2025
The TikTok video became an instant heartbreaker, as viewers flooded the comment section with tears and words of encouragement for the dog.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Featuring terrifying real spiders and set in a Parisian housing project with a fresh young cast including breakout actor Theo Christine, the movie became an instant genre classic and was bought by IFC’s Shudder for multiple territories, including North America.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 8 May 2025
Still, the Bears remain optimistic Loveland will have an instant impact in the offense next season.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
Noun
In an instant, the dinosaur comes alive as a 360-degree projection, then wanders around a digitized forest, interacting with wildlife and taking on a newfound charm in the process.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 28 Apr. 2025
The TikTok video became an instant heartbreaker, as viewers flooded the comment section with tears and words of encouragement for the dog.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instant
Adjective
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The Penzance Musical, opening tonight on Broadway at the Todd Haimes Theatre, but for the rest of us the delight is pretty much instantaneous.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2025
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But its adoption isn’t instantaneous, giving us time to adapt and find ways to balance innovation with workforce stability.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Advocates and outreach workers gathered at The Stoop Collaborative Monday to celebrate its opening and underscore the urgent needs of the region’s homeless population.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2025
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And yet, even in the face of these urgent challenges, there are those who still claim that the true purpose of college is something more abstract: the cultivation of character, the shaping of citizens, the appreciation of beauty and debate.—
Scott Pulsipher,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Premium economy updates Premium Plus seats on the 787-9s will feature privacy dividers and wireless charging, an update from the current premium economy configuration across United's fleet.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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The Trail Blazers' current owner, Jody Allen, inherited the team in 2018 after the death of her brother, Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Epic Universe is located about 15 minutes away from Universal Orlando's existing parks.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Let the solution sit for about 10-15 minutes to break down grime and mineral deposits.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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Far from being a costly premium, waterless technologies like CO₂ dyeing deliver immediate, measurable operational value.—
Ken Katz,
Sourcing Journal,
5 May 2025
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So, the immediate impact would be fairly significant.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
Adjective
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The sudden heat spike, which was made more likely by the decades-long failure to stop burning fossil fuels, creates an acute danger for a populace not yet acclimatized to summer heat.—
Saul Elbein,
The Hill,
14 May 2025
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Nearly 71,000 cases of acute malnutrition among children under five are expected between April 2025 and March 2026, the report said.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Andrews brought up the topic when the two discussed Belichick being present to watch Hudson compete in the Miss Maine USA pageant over the weekend.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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In practice, this means making time for one-on-one check-ins, sharing sincere recognition, and being fully present in meetings.—
Kara Dennison,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Noun
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By comparison, Witt circled the bases in 14.3 seconds to register the fastest inside-the-park homer since August 2017.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2025
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Without excusing Weinstein’s thuggish qualities for a second, Evans was never the physical caricature of the studio exec.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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“Instant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instant. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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