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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

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

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

From Seattle Times • Apr. 16, 2023

In fact, their bright smiles—along with their elegant appearance—were for an instant so surprising and disarming that Reynie almost relaxed.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart

for an instant

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