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in a flash

ADVERB
without any delay
Synonyms
WEAK
in a jiffy in a second instantaneously instantly quickly

Example Sentences

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Around 25 outfits will strut the catwalk on Sunday, a moment that "goes by in a flash".

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

Gross domestic product declined 0.5% in the three months through September, compared with 0.1% growth in the second quarter, the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs said in a flash estimate Monday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025

It was all a very clear reminder that the best-laid plans and political strategies can be derailed in a flash.

From BBC • Nov. 12, 2025

On stage, they could jump between being affectionate and combative in a flash, finding the humor in hyper-specific yet universal situations.

From Salon • Oct. 18, 2025

A man might drop a coin on the ground and never find it again, but a crow will find it in a flash.

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill