MOMENTS Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

moments

noun

plural of moment

as in times

a particular point at which an event takes place at that moment he suddenly turned around and headed toward me

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Relevance

as in minutes

a very small space of time I'll be there in just a moment

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as in todays

the time currently existing or in progress I'm not doing anything at the moment

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Recent Examples of moments That may still be the case in the coming weeks, but the second episode of HBO’s Lanterns makes for a fairly solid (if simple and straightforward) follow-up with some wildly entertaining moments. — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026 Shifting from summer’s swimwear, the brand’s new drop makes for statement-making moments with individual versatile pieces for the months ahead. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026 There are registries for weddings and babies, moments when people generally know what to buy and how to participate. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 24 Aug. 2026 Body-camera video released after the July 6, 2024, shooting showed Massey ducking and apologizing moments before Grayson fired three shots inside the home. — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026 Anything is possible, and fans should expect some viral moments in this mode. — Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026 Body camera video of the July 2024 encounter showed Massey crouching in her kitchen and apologizing moments before Grayson shot her in the face. — ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026 Plaques commemorate great Yankee moments, as does the iconic facade that was stationed above the original entrance. — Sam Blum, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026 The neighborhood Just moments from Lamb’s Conduit Street and directly behind the British Museum, the location is surely hard to beat for those seeking a truly London experience. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for moments

Noun

This could simplify their installation and reduce their deployment times.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 25 Aug. 2026
This pursuit has at times put the province at odds with the rest of Canada.

— Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of times

Noun

In the second quarter, the Dream’s first basket didn’t come until a little over three minutes into the period.

— Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Just 10 minutes from Lagos and 15 minutes from Portimão, Palmares strikes an ideal balance between accessibility and seclusion.

— Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of minutes

Noun

But ask a robot to perform seemingly easy tasks, say, climbing up stairs or grabbing a glass of water, and many of todays droids still struggle.

— Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 11 Dec. 2025
Massively popular in the Victorian era (especially the late 1800’s), gallery rails are finding their way into todays trad and modern homes alike.

— Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2025

Definition of todays

Noun

Jihadi militants had on two occasions this year attacked the airport, a strategic hub that hosts a Nigerien air force base as well as the headquarters of the joint Niger-Burkina Faso-Mali military force.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
While my own beauty bag options are much more varied, and my heavy-makeup phase as an alternative teenager may be behind me, there are still occasions that call for formulas capable of going the distance—say, the Met Gala.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of occasions

Noun

With 33 seconds left in Round 9, Itauma’s trainer Ben Davison threw in the towel, leaving Hrgović to celebrate making history.

— Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Minutes later the finalists will fight to stay on the back of 2,000-pound animals with names like Man Hater and Buck Nasty for eight excruciating seconds, and then dodge the bull's hooves and horns when they're tossed to the ground.

— Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of seconds

Noun

Christmas presents remain a crucial ritual, even when the present is half an apple.

— Solitaire Townsend, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Buffalo’s vulnerable secondary presents an opportunity for offensive coordinator Nick Coleman to attack vertically with explosive receivers like Greg Gaines III and Kyle McNeal.

— Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of presents

Noun

Simpson was diagnosed with arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy, a rare heart condition that can cause irregular heartbeats and sudden cardiac death in seemingly healthy individuals, per John Hopkins Medicine.

— Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026
Everything in the body runs in vibratory cycles from heartbeats to brainwaves to sleep-wake cycles.

— Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026