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as in importance
the quality or state of being important
an event of great moment
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as in minute
a very small space of time
I'll be there in just a moment
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Recent Examples of moment
Social commerce, direct-to-consumer engagement and the power of unboxing have made those moments even more meaningful.
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Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
The soapy clip had some memorable, and laugh out loud, moments, including Poehler-as-Akerman revealing her breasts within her first second on screen, as well as some very sensual shooting lessons.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 15 Oct. 2025
Is there a moment on this tour, specifically, that really captures that evolution?
—Crystal Bell, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
There have been a couple moments — people like to bring up certain lines in the movie, especially that one.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
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Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
The soapy clip had some memorable, and laugh out loud, moments, including Poehler-as-Akerman revealing her breasts within her first second on screen, as well as some very sensual shooting lessons.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 15 Oct. 2025
Is there a moment on this tour, specifically, that really captures that evolution?
—Crystal Bell, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
There have been a couple moments — people like to bring up certain lines in the movie, especially that one.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moment
Noun
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The successful trial marks the first time a naval variant of the IRIS-T family missile has been launched at sea, paving the way for serial introduction across the fleet.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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For the first time in the National League Championship Series, a Dodgers starter had to deal with … a jam.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Raising awareness about the importance of mammograms and prepping patients for discomfort may help.—
Julia Landwehr,
Health,
18 Oct. 2025
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Research on interpersonal warmth—which, alongside competence, accounts for roughly 82% of how people evaluate others—supports the importance of explicit positive communication.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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Within the first 20 minutes of the sixth and penultimate episode of Task, both PSP Lizzie Stover (Alison Oliver) and Robbie Prendergrast (Tom Pelphrey) are dead.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
13 Oct. 2025
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Then in the most recent three games, Dallas had the game against the Packers in the palm of its hand, before letting Jordan Love walk all over it in the final minute of the game.—
Greg Liodice,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Oct. 2025
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And in today’s age of automation and artificial intelligence, factory floors are increasingly filled with robots.—
Joel Williams,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The city appeared to have reached the final stage of awarding a three-year, $27 million deal to a new security company on several occasions this year.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Up-and-comer status gifted el Khaleel’s group, Mantronix, with the glory of a four-hundred-dollar gig at the rec center, home to youth basketball games, baton-twirling competitions, after-school child care, and — on occasion — community concerts.—
Jeff Pearlman,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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California isn’t the first jurisdiction to pass laws like these, but Newsom’s signings carry significance due to the size of the state’s population and the fact that many tech companies are based in the San Francisco Bay Area.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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In his speech, the president recognized the historic significance of the day, and praised members of his inner circle for their role in the peace deal.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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Across their first seven matches, Mikel Arteta’s team have used 40 minutes and six seconds taking corners — at least 11 minutes more than any other team.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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In less than a second, the ball was clutched in Grizzle’s outstretched arms before he was brought down to the turf, part blue and part orange.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Oct. 2025
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These decisions could signify good news for 6-foot-1 point guard Brandon Williams, who at present only has $200,000 of his minimum deal guaranteed.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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At present, an interstitial pop-up advertises Reishi as 25 percent off; purchasing six sheets or more unlocks 50 percent off.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Moment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moment. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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