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as in importance
the quality or state of being important
an event of great moment
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as in minute
a very small space of time
I'll be there in just a moment
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Recent Examples of moment
His trek from rural highways to small towns across the Deep South reveals the visceral reactions his simple statement of solidarity provokes, exposing the depth of the nation’s ideological divisions while capturing rare moments of genuine human connection.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 July 2025
Every leader eventually encounters a moment when a team member seems distracted, overwhelmed or simply not like themselves.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2025
The Rule of Thirds In a rare moment of candor several years ago, Duggan sketched out his political philosophy.
—M.l. Elrick, Freep.com, 23 July 2025
Their presence can ease anxiety, reduce loneliness, and bring moments of joy and comfort that transcend memory loss.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 July 2025
Every leader eventually encounters a moment when a team member seems distracted, overwhelmed or simply not like themselves.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2025
The Rule of Thirds In a rare moment of candor several years ago, Duggan sketched out his political philosophy.
—M.l. Elrick, Freep.com, 23 July 2025
Their presence can ease anxiety, reduce loneliness, and bring moments of joy and comfort that transcend memory loss.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moment
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Osbourne played Austin as a solo artist numerous times throughout the 1980s and '90s at venues including Austin Opry House, Southpark Meadows, Frank Erwin Center and Austin Music Hall.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
23 July 2025
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After closing for almost a year due to a project that upgraded multiple areas of the park, Ludington State Park, Michigan's most popular campground, will underground construction again this fall — this time to renovate the beloved Skyline Trail.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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And Driving Talent Forward Jeff Dodds, CEO of Formula E, explains the broad impact and importance of the rookie test within the championship’s growth strategy.—
Jenn Nelson,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The film covers the history and importance of political cartoons in global democracies, as well as the decline in the profession and in the newspaper industry.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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Follow that with a dip in the sea at Lia beach—a four minute walk away—or book a pottery class through one of the hotel’s artisan partners.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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You’re asked to meet with senior leadership for the very first time—in five minutes.—
Michele Moreno,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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First discovered: 3 hours ago, 1:05 p.m. July 20 Initial location: Los Angeles County, Calif. Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: Canton A new wildfire was reported today at 1:05 p.m. in Los Angeles County, California.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
21 July 2025
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Need help with today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle?—
Mark Cooper,
New York Times,
21 July 2025
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However, the same doesn't apply to those that are used on occasion.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 July 2025
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On the second occasion, the OP arrived 10 minutes late to lunch but made sure to text her friend ahead of time to apologize for her tardiness.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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For You The significance of the change in QSBS provisions goes beyond the founders, investors, and venture-capital firms involved in startups.—
Bruce Brumberg,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Brazilians considered the capital city, which replaced Rio de Janeiro, a symbol of the nation’s future significance on the world stage.—
Emi Eleode,
Time,
14 July 2025
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After the now-defunct website posted nine seconds of the footage in 2012, Hogan filed a $100 million civil lawsuit against the outlet.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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In its stock configuration, that’s enough to go from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.3 seconds and reach a top speed of 125 mph (201 km/h).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 July 2025
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That’s the hot state of play at present but the primary won’t take place until March.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
22 July 2025
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Tice’s data has proved invaluable this year as MLP does not make match data available at this detailed level at present.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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“Moment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moment. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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