1
as in instantaneous
done or occurring without any noticeable lapse in time
an instant response to the cry for help
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2
as in urgent
needing immediate attention
an instant need for food supplies in the famine-stricken country
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3
as in current
existing or in progress right now
we should be more concerned with instant dangers than with those in the far-off future
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as in minute
a very small space of time
it all happened in an instant
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Recent Examples of instant
Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 20 May 2025
This narrative is so timely and important for modern teens and tweens who, at times, can be overly focused on self and instant gratification.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 20 May 2025
Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 16 May 2025
It was so perfectly placed — and Cronenworth had gotten such a good jump and taken off the instant Maldonado made contact — that all third baseman Yoán Moncada could do was throw to first for the out as Cronenworth raced home with the go-ahead run.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2025
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Adjective
Navigating apps feels seamless, and switching between them is nearly instant.
—Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 20 May 2025
This narrative is so timely and important for modern teens and tweens who, at times, can be overly focused on self and instant gratification.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 20 May 2025
Noun
One surreal instant later, Allan Houston put down a forceful dribble, curled around Dan Majerle as tightly as a stripe on a candy cane and discovered a shaft of light.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 16 May 2025
It was so perfectly placed — and Cronenworth had gotten such a good jump and taken off the instant Maldonado made contact — that all third baseman Yoán Moncada could do was throw to first for the out as Cronenworth raced home with the go-ahead run.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instant
Adjective
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Finance has always been data-driven, but it’s now poised for instantaneous, insight-rich operations.—
Murugan Lakshmanan,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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The director can watch in real time and add instantaneous comments, eliminating not just the carbon footprint of shipping and travel, but the energy consumption of continuously rendering and transferring massive files.—
Allison Begalman,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This category is broad and urgent—people are dealing with stress, sleep disorders, focus issues, and more.—
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Here's why and what happened CT officials issue urgent plea for help stopping ‘a plague’ in state waterways.—
Staff Reports,
Hartford Courant,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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Richie tells the lawman that Harry is smart, but unhappy with his current employment with Conrad.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
26 May 2025
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That’s enough demand, figures Goldman, to drive the price up to $4,000 an ounce, a roughly 30% rise from a current $3,400.—
Christopher Helman,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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According to the brand, the sunscreen is also water-resistant for up to 80 minutes, which is ideal for all upcoming pool and beach escapades.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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Indeed, no player has made more passes, tackles, or accrued more minutes.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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This technique does not meet our bar for immediate servicing as a user must provide consent to the application before any access is allowed.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
30 May 2025
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There was an immediate sense of trust, Burgos remembers.—
Griselda Flores,
Billboard,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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His official cause of death was acute hypoxic respiratory failure, which is a condition where the lungs aren't able to release enough oxygen into the bloodstream.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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Intensity in relationships involves seeking out acute, high-stimulation feelings that often stem from fear, anxiety or a desire to escape emotional numbness, not from genuine connection.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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Of course, these are dwarfed by the dizzying range of Gucci clothes and accessories present across the five floors of the building.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
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Being active, present, and proud shouldn't be surprising.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Baldwin never ended up spending a second in prison, nor even a full week before a jury in his own case last summer.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
25 May 2025
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However, after a few seconds, Nora realizes who Ellie really is.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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“Instant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instant. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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