1
2
as in importance
the quality or state of being important
an event of great moment
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in minute
a very small space of time
I'll be there in just a moment
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of moment
In May 2023, Jenna posted a carousel of photos from their wedding day and other special moments since tying the knot in order to commemorate their 15th wedding anniversary.
—
Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 12 May 2025
Ciara exposed the cornrows under her slicked back Met Gala pixie, and Tracee Ellis Ross dumped a week’s worth of beauty moments from her time in New York.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 12 May 2025
The quiet grind, the long days, the small moments that no one sees but that stay with you forever.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 12 May 2025
And there are a lot of such swings in this game: Doom has a wide array of gameplay moments, including quieter sessions of traversal and menu navigation between bouts of frenetic combat.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 12 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for moment
Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 12 May 2025
Ciara exposed the cornrows under her slicked back Met Gala pixie, and Tracee Ellis Ross dumped a week’s worth of beauty moments from her time in New York.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 12 May 2025
The quiet grind, the long days, the small moments that no one sees but that stay with you forever.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 12 May 2025
And there are a lot of such swings in this game: Doom has a wide array of gameplay moments, including quieter sessions of traversal and menu navigation between bouts of frenetic combat.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 12 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for moment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moment
Noun
-
In the suit, Rivers, who used the name Sara Stokes at the time, alleges that she and her bandmates were subjected to an abusive environment while making the show.—
Gina Barton,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
-
Tickets can be bought on the day of the drawing, but sales times and price vary by state.—
Don Sweeney,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2025
Noun
-
Environments that support psychological needs, such as relatedness, reduce procrastination and emphasize the importance of a connected culture.—
David Nour,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
-
What To Know In a letter to Rubio on May 7, lawmakers stressed the importance of expanding the State Department's 2024 pilot program, which allowed certain H-1B visa holders to renew their visas without leaving the country.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 May 2025
Noun
-
Related Articles But an explosive seven minutes clinched the Panthers’ victory, sending Florida to its third straight Eastern Conference final with a 6-1 win over the Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on Sunday.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
19 May 2025
-
The 20-year-old went down in the 74th minute of the game but play resumed 11 minutes later.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
Noun
-
Millennials, now the largest generation in the U.S., are a force in today’s art market, rebooting the rules of collecting.—
Suzanne Wright,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
-
Trading guidance issued today shows total advertising revenue in line with previous guidance, with the January to April period down 2% year-on-year, with regional and VOD advertising up.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
21 May 2025
Noun
-
For the special occasion, Queen Letizia went back into her royal wardrobe and opted to rewear a dress that’s been in circulation for her various public engagements over the years.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
21 May 2025
-
In 2017, while taking a break from his burgeoning acting and recording career to serve his mandatory Korea military service, allegations came to light that Choi had smoked marijuana on four occasions in the preceding year with a young woman at his home.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
21 May 2025
Noun
-
Against that backdrop, Monday’s meeting has taken on a heightened significance.—
Jeanna Smialek,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
-
As the president of World-Voices Organization, Washington also emphasizes the significance of community, especially at a time when many voice actors and creatives feel isolated or vulnerable.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
Noun
-
With your hands on the bar, pull to your upper abs, then pause for a few seconds.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
13 May 2025
-
Expert picks On this day (May 13) in NBA Playoffs history 2004 — Derek Fisher with 0.4 seconds left.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
Noun
-
Arsenal’s manager has no doubts regarding his team’s conviction at present.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
-
At present, the two black holes are separated by only around 2,600 light-years (roughly one-tenth of the distance between Earth and Sagittarius A*, the Milky Way's central black hole), with the smaller hole moving around the host galaxy's bulge.—
Ian Randall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Moment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moment. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share