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for an instant

ADVERB
momentarily
Synonyms
STRONGEST
briefly immediately instantly temporarily
WEAK
for a little while for a minute for a moment for a second for a short time for a short while now right now
Antonyms
STRONGEST
eventually later permanently
WEAK
lengthily

Example Sentences

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He was given it not for an instant but for a lifetime of constructiveness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

His front office wasn’t urgently scouring the trade market looking for an instant replacement.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 4, 2025

He thought for an instant before replying in a measured and weary voice.

From BBC • Oct. 26, 2024

It was when people were less curious that they tended to opt for an instant answer.

From Science Daily • Oct. 24, 2023

He stopped work for an instant to level the hammer handle and a sharp glance over his shoulder at Ranofer.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw