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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

Lorde was a particularly interesting case; the 28-year-old appears on “Mind Loaded,” popping up for an instant during the track to softly sing, “Everything means nothing to me,” a call back to singer-songwriter Elliott Smith.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2025

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

From Science Daily • Oct. 24, 2023

And intentionally promoting, creating or sharing the material is grounds for an instant ban.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 16, 2023

He saw the shadow shudder away from him and shrink together, then stretch hugely up over him, over the sail, for an instant.

From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin

for an instant

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