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
Some of these events are planned and attended by young adults, most of whom hardly remember a world before instantaneous digital communication.
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Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
For a wireless mouse, this input delivery rate is near-instantaneous, allowing for some rapid lag-free reaction times.
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George Yang,
PC Magazine,
2 June 2026
Stranger Things debuted to instantaneous success on the streaming platform in 2016, concluding its five-season run last New Year’s Eve.
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Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
24 May 2026
However, those techniques could only provide long-term averages rather than instantaneous measurements.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
For a wireless mouse, this input delivery rate is near-instantaneous, allowing for some rapid lag-free reaction times.
—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
2 June 2026
Stranger Things debuted to instantaneous success on the streaming platform in 2016, concluding its five-season run last New Year’s Eve.
—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
24 May 2026
However, those techniques could only provide long-term averages rather than instantaneous measurements.
—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for instantaneous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instantaneous
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Instead, the Warriors just injected a heavy dose of immediate reality into Chase Center.
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On Tuesday, Minneapolis City Council Member Jason Chavez sent an email to city officials, including Mayor Jacob Frey and Public Safety Commissioner Todd Barnette, requesting immediate support for unhoused residents in the area.
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The instant demand surge for their services has allowed bottom cleaning teams to up their fees by a few thousand dollars.
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Davis aimed to make Arista an instant major; one able to compete with his former employer as well as labels including Atlantic Records and RCA.
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“Instantaneous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instantaneous. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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