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for a moment

ADVERB

awhile

Synonyms

WEAK

briefly for a bit for a little while for a spell for a while for the moment momentarily not for long temporarily transiently

ADVERB

momentarily

Synonyms

STRONGEST

briefly immediately instantly temporarily

WEAK

for a little while for a minute for a second for a short time for a short while for an instant now right now

Antonyms

STRONGEST

eventually later permanently

WEAK

lengthily

Example Sentences

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“That was one day where you felt like everybody, for a moment, forgot.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

To backpedal for a moment: While even the most well-intentioned president can’t fix everything that comes across his desk, this one apparently spotted a problem beneath his that he could do something about.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

"It didn't occur to me for a moment that I shouldn't leave school at 15 and start working."

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

After observing Earl for a moment, Maslany attempts to keep the conversation going before Johnson interrupts: “I have to say, the dog is now growling at nothing. And it’s truly scary.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Arlo thinks for a moment and then says, “Just say it quickly and get it over with. That’s what I do.”

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

for a moment

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