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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The arrests sparked immediate backlash, with demonstrators converging outside federal buildings, blocking freeways, and in some cases clashing with police.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
11 June 2025
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As a result, many DeFi initiatives remain anchored in offshore structures that allow for innovation without immediate regulatory friction.—
Irina Heaver,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Customers anticipate instant credit decisions, approvals and onboarding, leaving little room for manual checks or lengthy reviews.—
Dimitar Dimitrov,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Buckle up Hearts & Victory - but don’t expect instant success.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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“Instantaneous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instantaneous. Accessed 21 Jun. 2025.
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