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for a moment

ADVERB

awhile

Synonyms

WEAK

briefly for a bit for a little while for a spell for a while for the moment momentarily not for long temporarily transiently

ADVERB

momentarily

Synonyms

STRONGEST

briefly immediately instantly temporarily

WEAK

for a little while for a minute for a second for a short time for a short while for an instant now right now

Antonyms

STRONGEST

eventually later permanently

WEAK

lengthily

Example Sentences

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“That was one day where you felt like everybody, for a moment, forgot.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

To backpedal for a moment: While even the most well-intentioned president can’t fix everything that comes across his desk, this one apparently spotted a problem beneath his that he could do something about.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

Ava steps away for a moment, giving Deborah an opportunity to reach for her notebook to scribble a thought . . . then it happens.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

And softball is their place for a moment away from life’s challenges.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

And for a moment, I thought he might try to defend himself again, but apparently he’d changed tactics and was exercising his right to remain silent.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows

for a moment

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