as in immediate
done or occurring without any noticeable lapse in time
the thunder following the flash of lightning was nearly instantaneous
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Recent Examples of instantaneous
Grant cancellations are tantamount to instantaneous salary cuts for scientists, and can force them to halt studies, fire staff, and tell participants that their time and effort may have been wasted.
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Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2025
Global communication is now virtually instantaneous.
—Will Weissert, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
Many are drawn to the tangible, intentional nature of film as digital technology has made photography instantaneous.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
Visibility was fine, braking was instantaneous and the feel of the wheel was sharp but not overly so.
—Josh Max, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2025
Global communication is now virtually instantaneous.
—Will Weissert, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
Many are drawn to the tangible, intentional nature of film as digital technology has made photography instantaneous.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
Visibility was fine, braking was instantaneous and the feel of the wheel was sharp but not overly so.
—Josh Max, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for instantaneous
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“Instantaneous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instantaneous. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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