momentary
adjective
mo·men·tary
ˈmō-mən-ˌter-ē 
2
: operative or recurring at every moment
momentariness
noun
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Examples of momentary in a Sentence
He experienced a momentary loss of consciousness.
the pain of the flu shot was only momentary
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David Chiu, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
The reports came on the heels of a momentary Centers for Disease Control and Prevention release of a table showing that an adolescent had potentially been infected with the virus by a pet cat.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2025
Federal prosecutors maintained that Mizuhara repeatedly stole from Ohtani over a multiyear period, and thus his misconduct was not a one-time offense or a momentary lapse in judgment.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 Feb. 2025
In this poetic testament to the power of place in our lives, Mayes reflects on the idea of home, from the earliest imprint of four walls to the startling discoveries of feeling the strange ease of homes abroad, friends’ homes and even momentary homes that spark desires for other lives.
—Ashlee Conour, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025
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“Momentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/momentary. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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momentary
adjective
mo·men·tary
ˈmō-mən-ˌter-ē
: lasting only a moment
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