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Synonyms & Antonyms for momentary
Synonyms
brief, deciduous, ephemeral, evanescent, flash, fleeting, fugacious, fugitive, impermanent, passing, short-lived, temporary, transient, transitory
Antonyms
ceaseless, dateless, deathless, endless, enduring, eternal, everlasting, immortal, lasting, long-lived, permanent, perpetual, timeless, undying, unending
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In their appeal, Garcia-Zarate’s attorneys said Judge Samuel Feng should have instructed jurors on laws for momentary possession. — Nico Savidge, The Mercury News, "Court throws out gun conviction in Kate Steinle killing," 30 Aug. 2019 The four physicians who testified against medical marijuana for the conditions said the drug offers a momentary relief from anxiety but leads to panic attacks or worsening of anxiety over the long run for some patients. — Laura Hancock, cleveland.com, "After second look, state committee rejects Ohio medical marijuana for anxiety, autism," 14 Aug. 2019 Only her secret nude painting late at night offers her any momentary thrill. — Ron Charles, Dallas News, "'The Doll Factory' is a page-turning Victorian thriller," 13 Aug. 2019 There's no question that the women — the country's momentary pride and joy — are underpaid: Each member of the U.S. women's national team is expected to earn about $250,000 for their World Cup victory, including public appearances. — Peter Martinez, CBS News, "Mediation talks between U.S. Soccer Federation and U.S. women's team break down," 14 Aug. 2019 Some of the most jarring moments in the series haven't been acts of cruelty, but her momentary acts of kindness. — Nojan Aminosharei, Harper's BAZAAR, "Ann Dowd Digs Deep to Understand Aunt Lydia in The Handmaid's Tale," 14 Aug. 2019 Only her secret nude painting late at night offers her any momentary thrill. — Ron Charles, Dallas News, "'The Doll Factory' is a page-turning Victorian thriller," 13 Aug. 2019 In west suburban Bloomingdale, the battle over the former Indian Lakes course is in a momentary lull, said community activist and longtime resident Dan McGuire, 55. — Joanne Cleaver, chicagotribune.com, "When suburban golf courses close, residents and cities often clash over what to do with the land. Some manage to avoid the drama.," 13 Aug. 2019 Only her secret nude painting late at night offers her any momentary thrill. — Ron Charles Critic, Washington Post, "‘The Doll Factory’ is a guilty pleasure wrapped around a provocative history lesson," 6 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'momentary.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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