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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“I don’t have the expectation that rates are going to drop considerably,” Lautz says, adding that “there’s always uncertainty when we talk about mortgage interest rates much further than a few moments into the future.”

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

“I saw a desperate Mexico at some moments of the game,” South Africa coach Hugo Broos said.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

I lived for these moments, this tight connection with someone, the growing sense of understanding another person—and being understood.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows