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
But Turner will be remembered mostly for the creation and development of the Cable News Network – CNN – which launched in 1980 and made our knowledge of distant events instantaneous and our world more comprehensible.
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Michael J. Socolow, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
On an induction stove, the process is instantaneous.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
And the effects are instantaneous.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
If frequency varies suddenly or power is lost, these unidirectional systems provide almost instantaneous, short-term backup power to the equipment inside the data center.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Apr. 2026
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Michael J. Socolow, The Conversation, 7 May 2026
On an induction stove, the process is instantaneous.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
And the effects are instantaneous.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
If frequency varies suddenly or power is lost, these unidirectional systems provide almost instantaneous, short-term backup power to the equipment inside the data center.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for instantaneous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instantaneous
Adjective
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Even with those immediate reductions, the overall multi-billion-dollar spending plan retains funding for most programs from the previous year.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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Major ash-producing eruptions have repeatedly disrupted life across the region and can affect areas far beyond the immediate danger zone.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Rwanda’s Central Bank Governor John Rwangombwa said the goal is instant, low-cost cross border payments.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
8 June 2026
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The sleeveless design is slightly sheer, so pair it with a camisole underneath for everyday wear or throw it over your swimsuit for instant poolside polish.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
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“Instantaneous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instantaneous. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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