momentary
adjective
mo·men·tary
ˈmō-mən-ˌter-ē 
2
: operative or recurring at every moment
momentariness
noun
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Examples of momentary in a Sentence
He experienced a momentary loss of consciousness.
the pain of the flu shot was only momentary
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Ashlee Conour, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
But over eight half-hour episodes (including a finale that’s twice that length), those momentary bursts of magic feel all too fleeting.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 26 Jan. 2025
In a world where constant connectivity often leaves us feeling disconnected, nostalgic experiences offer a momentary escape to a time when life felt simpler and more grounded.
—Rhett Power, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2025
The overwhelming majority of penalties are conceded by acts of panic or desperation, momentary errors of judgement made by footballers who have trained for their entire lives to retain clear-eyed composure on the pitch.
—Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Momentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/momentary. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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momentary
adjective
mo·men·tary
ˈmō-mən-ˌter-ē
: lasting only a moment
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