of the moment

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: having importance or popularity at a particular time
the man/woman of the moment
the vacation spot of the moment

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Reading history has a way of flattening the courage of the moment, making political action seem inevitable in hindsight. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Polymarket accounts, like those on the other major prediction market of the moment, Kalshi, are not tied to one’s identity. — Finn Brunton, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026 This year’s selections, according to VIFF Director of Programming Curtis Woloschuk, lean into the anxiety of the moment. — Katherine Brodsky, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026 Here’s a look inside the most exclusive parties of the moment. — Paul Chi, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for of the moment

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“Of the moment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%20the%20moment. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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