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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But at a time when other actors might be trying to desperately avoid being typecast, Innanen seems to be relishing being the internet’s cutie of the moment. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2026 But the two leaders are set to meet in Washington next month, adding to the diplomatic dynamics of the moment. — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026 Capers stood there, beaming along with the president, flooded with the joy and validation of the moment. — Ethan Rocke, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026 And this photo, snapped just as the eclipse was about to enter totality, really captures the drama of the moment. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 13 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 1 Sep. 2026.

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