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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

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

"So let's not pressure them for an instant answer," Mr Sunak added.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2023

And if for an instant he were afraid, he would the next instant cry sullenly, “And what can happen to me worse than that which has happened!”

From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck