in·stant·ly
ˈin(t)-stənt-lē 
1
: without the least delay : immediately
2
: with importunity : urgently
: as soon as
… he ran across the grass instantly he perceived his mother …—
William Thackeray
William ThackeraySynonyms of instantly
Relevance
Adverb
Conjunction
Examples of instantly in a Sentence
Adverb
His voice is instantly recognizable.
They instantly fell in love.
She was killed instantly when her car hit a tree.
Conjunction
we realized there would be problems instantly we saw the final report
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Adverb
Miu Miu has built an iconic lineup of instantly recognizable, luxurious accessories that don’t take themselves too seriously.
—Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2026
The call was instantly overturned.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
French designer Patrick Jouin created a checkerboard pattern, similar to Louis Vuitton’s classic Damier motif, that instantly captures your attention.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
The six contestants who weren't called were instantly eliminated based on America's votes from the Hawaii competition round.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Instantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/instantly. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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