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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Typically, the moment of growing out a short haircut is one of deep crisis.
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Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
6 July 2026
All of the democratic socialist legislators, including then-Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani, were smart enough to stay away, figuring this was not the moment to cheer Hamas, even for those committed to the Palestinian cause.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
This energy continues into this week and would be a fantastic time to focus on pleasure, romance, beauty, and living in the moment.
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Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
5 July 2026
At precisely the moment admissions have become more subjective, professors across the country are increasingly expressing concern that many students are arriving at college less prepared for college-level work than previous generations.
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Scott White,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
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Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
6 July 2026
All of the democratic socialist legislators, including then-Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani, were smart enough to stay away, figuring this was not the moment to cheer Hamas, even for those committed to the Palestinian cause.
—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
5 July 2026
This energy continues into this week and would be a fantastic time to focus on pleasure, romance, beauty, and living in the moment.
—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
5 July 2026
At precisely the moment admissions have become more subjective, professors across the country are increasingly expressing concern that many students are arriving at college less prepared for college-level work than previous generations.
—
Scott White,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
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 7 Jul. 2026.
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