Synonyms for momentary
ˈmoʊ mənˌtɛr imo·men·ta·ry

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1. momentary

   Transient and transitory are both derived from the same original source (Latin trans, over, and eo, go), denoting that which quickly passes or is passing away, but there is between them a fine shade of difference. A thing is transient which in fact is not lasting; a thing is transitory which by its very nature must soon pass away; a thing is temporary (Latin tempus, time) which is intended to last or be made use of but a little while; as, a transient joy; this transitory life; a temporary chairman. Ephemeral (Greek epi, on, and hemera, day) literally lasting but for a day, often marks more strongly than transient exceeding brevity of duration; it agrees with transitory in denoting that its object is destined to pass away, but is stronger, as denoting not only its certain but its speedy extinction; thus that which is ephemeral is looked upon as at once slight and perishable, and the word carries often a suggestion of contempt; man's life is transitory, a butterfly's existence is ephemeral; with no solid qualities or worthy achievements a pretender may sometimes gain an ephemeral popularity. That which is fleeting is viewed as in the act of passing swiftly by, and that which is fugitive (Latin fugio, flee) as eluding attempts to detain it; that which is evanescent (Latin evanesco, from e, out, and vanus, empty, vain) as in the act of vanishing even while we gaze, as the hues of the sunset.

   Synonyms:
   brief, ephemeral, evanescent, fleeting, flitting, flying, fugitive, passing, short, temporary, transient, transitory

   Antonyms:
   abiding, enduring, eternal, everlasting, immortal, imperishable, lasting, permanent, perpetual, persistent, undying, unfading

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1. momentary

   Synonyms:
   instantaneous, fleeting, transitory

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1. fleeting, fugitive, momentaneous, momentaryadjective

   lasting for a markedly brief time

   "a fleeting glance"; "fugitive hours"; "rapid momentaneous association of things that meet and pass"; "a momentary glimpse"

   Synonyms:
   fugitive, fleeting, momentaneous

   Antonyms:
   long

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1. momentaryadjective

   Synonyms:
   instantaneous

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1. momentaryadjective

   Synonyms:
   instantaneous, transient

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1. List of paraphrases for "momentary":

   instant, instantaneous, transient

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1. Ilana Solomon:

   We feel emboldened after this fight. We see fast-track as a momentary loss and feel really confident about attacking the TPP head on, there is going to be an even bigger fight about stopping the TPP.

2. L.F. Magister:

   Man's life is short and transitory because they devote most of their lives also to what is transient and momentary.

3. Ann Gray:

   Ponder the capriciousness of human nature, which allows momentary appetites and fleeting attitudes to set the courses for entire lives and future responsibilities.

4. Elizabeth Forsythe Hailey:

   Please write again soon. Though my own life is filled with activity, letters encourage momentary escape into others lives and I come back to my own with greater contentment.

5. Auguste Renoir:

   If the painter works directly from nature, he ultimately looks for nothing but momentary effects he does not try to compose, and soon he gets monotonous.