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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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 The most chatter from fans of Roku City — yes, a screen saver has many, many devotees — springs from the Easter eggs, a revolving selection of more than 40 pop-culture moments and nostalgic references that populate the screen. — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026 There are a few brief, shining glimpses of the chemistry and character moments that made the first movie such a joy—like the early party scene where the team tries to lift Thor’s hammer—but Ultron is otherwise a slog. — Ew Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026 Those themes of isolation and emotional suppression became the foundation for Brand New Day, shaping Tom Holland‘s performance and the film’s most intimate moments. — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026 The decisions made in those moments determine whether compensation strategy remains a company-wide discipline or becomes a collection of exceptions. — Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026 Fritz lay on the court for several moments after winning the 11th title of his career, then got to his feet with a roll of his eyes as the tension of finally closing out the match gave way. — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026 Chiron’s retrograde invites you to evaluate all emotional moments since the end of June. — Usa Today, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026 After forming an alliance with Pogačar — who put on a show even through the typically ceremonial last stage — an exhausted van der Poel faced an onslaught in the final moments but hung on by a thread. — Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 27 July 2026 Yet Colorado demonstrates how even the most ordinary moments in hiring can become the subject of increasingly detailed statutory regulation. — Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for moments

Noun

Another study published by the CDC in March 2022 showed that unvaccinated adults were 12 times more likely to be hospitalized than those who had received an initial series and booster dose of Covid-19 vaccine.

— Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
One of the loveliest times of day is in the morning when sun streams through the windows that look out onto the street.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of times

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

At that speed, even tiny particles produce bright streaks, often leaving glowing trails that persist for several seconds.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Some dialogues seem leisurely and inconsequential, while some major revelations are over in seconds.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of seconds

Noun

And yet, many folks’ lived experience these days doesn’t jibe with the rosier picture the Fifth Floor presents.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
Since the start of his papacy, Leo has spoken about the risks AI presents for broad swaths of society.

— Walter Scheirer, The Conversation, 31 July 2026