moments

NOUN

brief time period

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bit date flash hour juncture minute occasion point stage time

STRONG

breathing crack instant jiffy sec second shake tick trice twinkle twinkling while wink

WEAK

jiff no time nothing flat point in time split second three winks

Antonyms

STRONGEST

whole

WEAK

triviality unimportance

NOUN

importance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

note

STRONG

advantage avail concern consequence gravity import magnitude momentousness pith profit seriousness significance signification substance use value weight weightiness worth

Antonyms

STRONG

disadvantage insignificance loss triviality unimportance worthlessness

Example Sentences

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There are finer moments in American cinema, more brilliant, more profound and poetic, but there is no greater moment in American cinema.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

So many moments in the show I pulled very directly from my life experience.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

The 90-minute cut—or 78 minutes not counting commercials—reduced the excruciating War in the Pacific to rapid moments of triumph.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

“Distinctive and memorable, this architectural retreat offers a rare opportunity to experience the tranquility of the Hollywood Hills while remaining moments from the energy of the city.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

In moments the parchment was blank and clean again.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda