momentary
adjective
mo·men·tary
ˈmō-mən-ˌter-ē 
2
: operative or recurring at every moment
momentariness
noun
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Examples of momentary in a Sentence
He experienced a momentary loss of consciousness.
the pain of the flu shot was only momentary
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The overwhelming majority of penalties are conceded by acts of panic or desperation, momentary errors of judgement made by footballers who have trained for their entire lives to retain clear-eyed composure on the pitch.
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Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
With the Senate tied 33-33 after the death of Sen. Kari Dziedzic, DFL-Minneapolis, Mitchell’s absence would give Republicans a momentary majority in the Senate or leave it evenly split.
—Nathan Bowe, Twin Cities, 15 Jan. 2025
The steps that lead from one notable event to the next are more important than any momentary success.
—Matt Reynolds, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
There is research on ecological momentary assessments through smartphone, also aimed at improving outcomes and using machine learning, and there are studies using digital tools as add-on to regular therapy, and for example Avatar therapy in psychotic disorders.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
With the Senate tied 33-33 after the death of Sen. Kari Dziedzic, DFL-Minneapolis, Mitchell’s absence would give Republicans a momentary majority in the Senate or leave it evenly split.
—Nathan Bowe, Twin Cities, 15 Jan. 2025
The steps that lead from one notable event to the next are more important than any momentary success.
—Matt Reynolds, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
There is research on ecological momentary assessments through smartphone, also aimed at improving outcomes and using machine learning, and there are studies using digital tools as add-on to regular therapy, and for example Avatar therapy in psychotic disorders.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Momentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/momentary. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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momentary
adjective
mo·men·tary
ˈmō-mən-ˌter-ē
: lasting only a moment
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