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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 Yet, alongside them are poignant moments with children, moments that offer grace. Jane Alison june 17, Literary Hub, 17 June 2025 There’s a poignant moment near the finale where his character briefly locks eyes with Joshua before a race, subtly addressing a key issue of diversity within the sport. Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2025 There remains a window for this moment to deliver a clear political victory for Trump. Philip Elliott, Time, 17 June 2025 According to Morgan Stanley, nearly half of all Fortune 500 companies were founded during a recession or economic downturn—a reminder that moments of uncertainty often lay the foundation for lasting success. Victoria Chynoweth, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for moment
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  • Using the explosive Mitchell on returns would be a good way for the Ravens to get the ball in his hands a few more times a game.
    Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 16 June 2025
  • The number Ferrari chose for the debut is 51, which was the number of the winning Ferrari in 2023, when the marque won Le Mans for the first time in almost 60 years.
    Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 16 June 2025
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  • Trump's dispatching of his top emissary to Los Angeles at a time of turmoil surrounding the Israel-Iran war and the U.S.' future role in it signals the political importance Trump places on his hard-line immigration policies.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 22 June 2025
  • China imports the majority of its oil from neighboring Russia, but the importance of Iran should not be overlooked.
    Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 22 June 2025
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  • If an object’s position or brightness has changed, an alert will be issued to the global scientific community within just two minutes.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
  • This one came in at three days, 21 hours, 41 minutes.
    Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 June 2025
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  • Need help with today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle?
    Mark Cooper, New York Times, 27 June 2025
  • Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.
    Sean Clancy, Arkansas Online, 26 June 2025
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  • Kate Middleton recently wore a Self-Portrait design on two recent occasions.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 26 June 2025
  • The Illini have had two first-rounders in the same draft on two occasions: 1989 with Nick Anderson (No. 11) and Kenny Battle (No. 27) and 2005 with Deron Williams (No. 3) and Luther Head (No. 24).
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
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  • Several hundred locals gathered outside the property gates on Sunday to protest the detention center and call for the protection of the land, stressing its special significance to Native Americans as well as conservationists, according to member station WGCU.
    Rachel Treisman, NPR, 24 June 2025
  • Jennings said the preservation and rehabilitation of the chapel is crucial due to its historical and architectural significance, and community value.
    Damenica Ellis, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2025
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  • Holliday speculates that at least some of the footprints were made in what were once trackways that took mere seconds to traverse.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 18 June 2025
  • With our new platform, law students can get up to speed on a case in seconds, not hours.
    Rhiannon Frater, USA Today, 18 June 2025
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  • At present, details about the containment or cause of the fire are unknown.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2025
  • The Council this week passed the non-binding resolution by a 12-0 vote, with one councilor, Sharon Durkan, voting present.
    Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 15 June 2025

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“Moment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moment. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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