as in flash
lasting only for a short time
the pain of the flu shot was only momentary
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Recent Examples of momentary
The 6-foot-3 senior returned in the second half but did not score again and slipped during the final minutes to cause a momentary scare before exiting the game for good.
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Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2025
They were positioned to qualify right until the end when a momentary checkup in their line allowed Jimmie Johnson to pull through, snatching the spot from them.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
The conditions were fine — just sort of a momentary one-in-a-million accident.
—David Chiu, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
The reports came on the heels of a momentary Centers for Disease Control and Prevention release of a table showing that an adolescent had potentially been infected with the virus by a pet cat.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2025
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Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2025
They were positioned to qualify right until the end when a momentary checkup in their line allowed Jimmie Johnson to pull through, snatching the spot from them.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
The conditions were fine — just sort of a momentary one-in-a-million accident.
—David Chiu, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
The reports came on the heels of a momentary Centers for Disease Control and Prevention release of a table showing that an adolescent had potentially been infected with the virus by a pet cat.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for momentary
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The German figures come a day before the scheduled release of flash inflation data for the euro area, which will be closely watched by investors for guidance on the odds of another interest rate cut from the European Central Bank.—
Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2024
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Residents who live near the intersection where the accident occurred said the flash mobs of street takeovers have become weekly occurrences in their neighborhood.—
Nathan Solis,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2022
Adjective
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Letters should be brief and become the property of The Times.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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Below are brief descriptions of the wines and tasting notes.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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It can also be used to treat insomnia that’s related to anxiety or temporary stressors.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
3 Mar. 2025
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What Happens Next The Trump administration cannot appeal a temporary restraining order until it has been converted to a longer preliminary injunction, and that is already happening in some of the cases in which his orders have been blocked.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Revenue from the hotel room tax known as transient occupancy tax or TOT increased from $19.1 million to $19.7 million, or 3%.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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The environment, lifestyle changes, and short-term fluctuations such as transient illnesses or restless sleep impact that day and the following two weeks!—
Luciana Paulise,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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The media scrutiny on Forest has increased exponentially with each passing week that their unexpected Champions League qualification challenge has been maintained.—
Paul Taylor,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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The Toyota was pushed into the far left lane, and debris from the crash damaged a passing Mercedes.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Another reality is that Kyle Lowry came with an expiration date and Terry Rozier has had only fleeting moments of success.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2025
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Harry himself makes only a fleeting appearance in the final episode, but his presence was felt behind the scenes.—
Erin Hill,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Momentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/momentary. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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