as in shortly
at or within a short time
we'll be finished momentarily
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
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 momentarily
Marie helps clinch this fight against Godolkin, only after momentarily waffling on the ethics of how to use her powers.
—
Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
Deal volumes and values have now caught up to the cheery vibes that some advisors were feeling earlier this year, before Liberation Day momentarily derailed them.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Quarterback Husan Longstreet even jumped in for a play with two minutes remaining in the second quarter, momentarily replacing starting quarterback Jayden Maiava.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 19 Oct. 2025
An undisciplined, unproductive outing against the Jets in London at least momentarily provided reason to hit the pause button.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for momentarily
Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
Deal volumes and values have now caught up to the cheery vibes that some advisors were feeling earlier this year, before Liberation Day momentarily derailed them.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Quarterback Husan Longstreet even jumped in for a play with two minutes remaining in the second quarter, momentarily replacing starting quarterback Jayden Maiava.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 19 Oct. 2025
An undisciplined, unproductive outing against the Jets in London at least momentarily provided reason to hit the pause button.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for momentarily
Recent Examples of Synonyms for momentarily
Adverb
-
He was reportedly seen carrying a gun in Plaza Mariachi shortly before the shooting happened.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Nov. 2025
-
Trump was sentenced shortly before his January 20 inauguration for a second White House term.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Adverb
-
The entry of the American brand helped spur the rise of a thriving coffee culture among the burgeoning middle class of a country that traditionally drank tea, and Starbucks soon became a symbol of Western influence in a more affluent China.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
-
San Diego County’s social services could soon be expanding into a new frontier — primary care.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Momentarily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/momentarily. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share