as in immediate
done or occurring without any noticeable lapse in time
the thunder following the flash of lightning was nearly instantaneous
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Live recording and instantaneous transcribing features are useful for in-person meetings or reporting on the go.
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PCMAG, 18 Mar. 2025
Many are drawn to the tangible, intentional nature of film as digital technology has made photography instantaneous.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
And no autonomous tech around the bend appears set to change the equation substantially, concerning instantaneous bandwidth needs.
—IEEE Spectrum, 9 Feb. 2025
Odegaard’s impact in those first few weeks was profound and instantaneous.
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PCMAG, 18 Mar. 2025
Many are drawn to the tangible, intentional nature of film as digital technology has made photography instantaneous.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
And no autonomous tech around the bend appears set to change the equation substantially, concerning instantaneous bandwidth needs.
—IEEE Spectrum, 9 Feb. 2025
Odegaard’s impact in those first few weeks was profound and instantaneous.
—James McNicholas, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Instantaneous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instantaneous. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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