of the moment

phrase

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

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The magnitude of the moment doesn't seem to faze Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase, who was on Becky Hammon's Las Vegas staff when the Aces won back-to-back titles in 2022 and ‘23. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026 Tallinn’s Critics’ Picks strand spotlights films with a clear artistic point of view and a fresh take on storytelling, including work that wrestles with genre, cinema’s past and the social issues of the moment. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026 Their faces reflected the anger, hope, and heartbreak of the moment. — Jeannine Chiang, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026 Keep scrolling to snag the best Amazon furniture deals of the moment, and be sure to check back for updates. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 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 20 Oct. 2026.

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