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as in time
a particular point at which an event takes place at that moment he suddenly turned around and headed toward me

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as in today
the time currently existing or in progress I'm not doing anything at the moment

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How does the noun moment differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of moment are consequence, importance, significance, and weight. While all these words mean "a quality or aspect having great worth or significance," moment implies conspicuous or self-evident consequence.

a decision of great moment

Where would consequence be a reasonable alternative to moment?

The words consequence and moment can be used in similar contexts, but consequence generally implies importance because of probable or possible effects.

the style you choose is of little consequence

When is importance a more appropriate choice than moment?

The synonyms importance and moment are sometimes interchangeable, but importance implies a value judgment of the superior worth or influence of something or someone.

a region with no cities of importance

When can significance be used instead of moment?

While in some cases nearly identical to moment, significance implies a quality or character that should mark a thing as important but that is not self-evident and may or may not be recognized.

the treaty's significance

When could weight be used to replace moment?

While the synonyms weight and moment are close in meaning, weight implies a judgment of the immediate relative importance of something.

the argument carried no weight with the judge

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Recent Examples of moment By this measure, St. Petersburg is definitely having its ‘moment’ — along with the rest of the greater Tampa Bay region for that matter. Peter Lane Taylor, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025 Global awards are often swayed by what players feature on the grandest stages and produce the biggest, game-winning moments. Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025 Erceg was down for a few moments before being helped to the dugout. Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 19 Apr. 2025 As funny as the film is, there are also some incredibly intimate moments. Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for moment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moment
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  • Almost 30 years ago, Robert Stone visited the City of Hope campus in Los Angeles for the first time.
    Jordan French, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
  • According to the documents, Inciarte pleaded guilty and was sentenced to time served and one business day.
    Laura Romero, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2025
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  • During the earnings call on Tuesday, Musk emphasized the importance of humanoid robots to the company’s future plans.
    Dylan Butts, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Covid-19 underscored the importance of diagnostics.
    Jennifer Lotito, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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  • Significant improvements are still needed, however, as someone in the country is dying of stroke about every three minutes.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
  • We’re joined at the last minute by a young Norwegian woman and her elderly father.
    Jessi Jezewska Stevens, The Dial, 24 Apr. 2025
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  • The stalemate prompted procedural changes that endure today.
    Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2025
  • His leadership showed compassion, political courage, and moral clarity … qualities our leaders could use today more than ever.
    CBS News, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2025
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  • Listen to this article 3 min Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran has showcased his speed on numerous occasions over his young MLB career, but nothing quite like Saturday night against the Cleveland Guardians.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
  • The Southern Boiled-Egg Spin on Potato Salad Most Southern cooks might have a few different potato salads in rotation—depending on the season, the occasion, or who will be joining the meal.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
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  • The course is all about immersing students into the significance of wine beyond the glass and to view it as an agricultural product that livelihoods rely on; to showcase this, Suckling hones in on the stories and personalities behind some of Tuscany’s iconic vineyards.
    Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Its historical and symbolic significance elevates it to a status that defies mere monetary appraisal.
    Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
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  • Quickly Florida parlayed a power play into a 1-1 knot just 11 seconds into the advantage on Carter Verhaeghe’s close backhander 5:21 into the game.
    Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 1 May 2025
  • From walking across one of the smallest countries, Tuvalu, in less than 60 seconds, to sleeping on the Great Wall of China, the married couple has visited 197 countries in just eight years.
    Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025
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  • Korean drama Weak Hero is doing well at #6 at present, and has a stellar 91% audience score.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
  • At present, France still accounts for two-thirds of the company’s turnover.
    Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2025

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“Moment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moment. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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