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momentarily

[moh-muhn-tair-uh-lee, moh-muhn-ter-] / ˌmoʊ mənˈtɛər ə li, ˈmoʊ mənˌtɛr- /
ADVERB
for a short time
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 for an instant now right now
Antonyms
STRONGEST
eventually later permanently
WEAK
lengthily

Example Sentences

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However, at least momentarily, it’s still lower than the levels reached in June of 2022, when average gas prices topped $5.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

Already, the price of Brent crude has momentarily jumped to its highest level since July 2024.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

"Old age should burn and rage at close of day," she quotes Dylan Thomas, momentarily sounding like the teacher she once was.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

I’m momentarily reminded of the daughter of a British greengrocer, Margaret Thatcher, who, early in her political career, established her economic credentials by the simple expedient of knowing the price of butter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

Jessica inspected me momentarily before directing her attention to Elle.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan