Synonyms of momentarily

momentarily

adverb

ˌmō-mən-ˈter-ə-lē 

as in shortly

at or within a short time

we'll be finished momentarily

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shortly
• soon
• immediately
• now
• presently
• promptly
• instantly
• before long
• instantaneously
• directly
• by and by
• forthwith
• straightaway
• anon
• incontinently
• right now
• right off
• right away
• straightway
• pronto

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of momentarily

Crucially, Bush struggled to coordinate with senior officials in Washington, leaving him momentarily out of the loop at a terrifying historical juncture. — Peter Kastor, Fortune, 27 July 2026

Chase Meidroth stepped on the bag and threw to first for what was momentarily ruled a double play in the top of the sixth inning of Friday’s game against the Houston Astros. — Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026

Here on five minutes, for example, Spain lose possession, and their deepest defenders are momentarily caught up the pitch. — Thom Harris, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Stepping away momentarily from the ultralight freestanding tents that have really been having their moment in recent years, Zpacks presents its latest non-freestanding backpacking tent. — New Atlas, 18 July 2026