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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

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

But for an instant, before Swift announced the July 23 date, she did think about it: “I will sadly admit to being like, ‘Oh my God, can I hire someone to take my place?’”

From Seattle Times • Jul. 14, 2023

Only for an instant did she glance at Dorian, whose sapphire eyes gleamed with what she could have sworn was sadness before he smiled at her.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas

for an instant

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