at lightning speed

idiom

: extremely quickly

Examples of at lightning speed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The traditional model of front-loading education in youth no longer fits a society where change happens at lightning speed. Bernard Marr, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024 The reputation of the script grew at lightning speed, and in a week Dotan had over 20 meetings with producers. Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024 Not to be outdone, the usually slow-to-act International Court of Justice has also begun proceedings at lightning speed. Oona A. Hathaway, Foreign Affairs, 15 Mar. 2022 Keeping up can be tough as major transformations are happening at lightning speed. Srinivas Vadhri, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for at lightning speed 

Dictionary Entries Near at lightning speed

Atli

at lightning speed

atlo-

Cite this Entry

“At lightning speed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20lightning%20speed. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!