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
Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 16 May 2025
These tools should also route customers to live agents the instant they’re needed.
—Tomas Gorny, Forbes.com, 7 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
In an instant, the working day was over for millions of people as anything not powered by a battery suddenly turned off.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 16 May 2025
These tools should also route customers to live agents the instant they’re needed.
—Tomas Gorny, Forbes.com, 7 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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At first glance, the pension systems for state employees and municipal teachers almost two decades ago were in similar shape as the current ones.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
25 May 2025
Noun
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Related Articles But an explosive seven minutes clinched the Panthers’ victory, sending Florida to its third straight Eastern Conference final with a 6-1 win over the Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on Sunday.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
19 May 2025
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Picking up that camera turned out to be a fateful move and the results of that documentation — all 145 minutes of it, shaped from 800 hours of footage — will be unveiled at Cannes with LaBeouf taking a seat in Buñuel Theatre.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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Neighboring municipalities were notified and provided immediate mutual aid to the Edison Police Department to disperse the crowd.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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Blend Technology with the Human Touch Technology, like apps and AI, makes life more convenient for customers by allowing things like easy online scheduling or getting immediate answers from AI chatbots.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
18 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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Fisher was at the heart of the comeback, hitting the game-tying free throw with seconds left in the fourth quarter to keep IMG alive.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
25 May 2025
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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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“Instant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instant. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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