the moment
noun
: as soon as
The moment the cameras are turned off, he is able to relax.
Everything stops the moment she walks in the room.
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His accomplishments, though, could not insulate him from the blistering politics of the moment.
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Ginia Bellafante, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Casamigos Reposado Taking over the capital since before the pandemic, Casamigos Reposado has become London’s tequila of the moment this spring, captivating drinkers with its smooth, oak-aged character and versatility in craft cocktails.
—Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Lopez’s combination of poise and consistency, while always living in the moment and ready to take advantage, has marked her outstanding play.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Everything was physically blocked out, but the intentions were about when Teddy turns from being in the moment to stopping it.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 4 Apr. 2025
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Ginia Bellafante, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Casamigos Reposado Taking over the capital since before the pandemic, Casamigos Reposado has become London’s tequila of the moment this spring, captivating drinkers with its smooth, oak-aged character and versatility in craft cocktails.
—Angela Lei, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Lopez’s combination of poise and consistency, while always living in the moment and ready to take advantage, has marked her outstanding play.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Everything was physically blocked out, but the intentions were about when Teddy turns from being in the moment to stopping it.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 4 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the moment
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“The moment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20moment. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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