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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

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

His eyes flashed open, clear and so blue, but it was only for an instant.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken

for an instant

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