as in immediate
done or occurring without any noticeable lapse in time
the thunder following the flash of lightning was nearly instantaneous
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Recent Examples of instantaneous
Finance has always been data-driven, but it’s now poised for instantaneous, insight-rich operations.
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Murugan Lakshmanan, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
The director can watch in real time and add instantaneous comments, eliminating not just the carbon footprint of shipping and travel, but the energy consumption of continuously rendering and transferring massive files.
—Allison Begalman, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2025
Lowden is excellent as River Cartwright in Slow Horses, but River is not necessarily a character who garners instantaneous recognition (even for some people who watch the show).
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
Liftoff is scheduled for 9:46 p.m. EDT (0146 GMT on April 1), though there are three additional instantaneous opportunities during the 4.5-hour-long launch window.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 30 Mar. 2025
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Murugan Lakshmanan, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
The director can watch in real time and add instantaneous comments, eliminating not just the carbon footprint of shipping and travel, but the energy consumption of continuously rendering and transferring massive files.
—Allison Begalman, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2025
Lowden is excellent as River Cartwright in Slow Horses, but River is not necessarily a character who garners instantaneous recognition (even for some people who watch the show).
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
Liftoff is scheduled for 9:46 p.m. EDT (0146 GMT on April 1), though there are three additional instantaneous opportunities during the 4.5-hour-long launch window.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 30 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instantaneous
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This is the most immediate concern for analysts, who watched as oil prices jumped to a five-month high when markets opened in Asia on Monday morning, before falling back down with Brent crude sitting at approximately $79 per barrel.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
23 June 2025
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Lower birth weights place babies at a greater risk of health problems, from immediate issues like low oxygen levels to long-term difficulties that range from metabolic to cognitive to neurodevelopment impairments, per the study.—
Sharon Udasin,
The Hill,
23 June 2025
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Pair them with gingham napkins and wicker placemats for instant charm.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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To unclog the stems, dip the flower’s freshly cut stems in an instant hydrating solution.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2025
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“Instantaneous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instantaneous. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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