instancy

noun

Definition of instancynext
as in urgency

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for instancy
  1. urgency
  2. importance
  3. insistence
  4. moment
  5. significance
  6. exigency
  7. consequence
  8. magnitude
Noun
  • This reduces the urgency for the ECB to continue raising interest rates in July, with markets now leaning toward the view that the ECB will hold rates steady this month.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The Charlotte City Council spoke with urgency in July about changing local laws so police could more easily crack down on teen takeovers.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of urgency
Noun
  • Thanks to my friends’ beloved babies and the perks of my job—which have included putting together a list of essential children’s books—I’ve been thinking a lot about the importance of reading with children.
    — Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Fame was of prime importance to the ancient Greeks, and Wilson is the rare classical scholar who has firsthand knowledge of a public life.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of importance
Noun
  • Despite Bret’s passionate insistence that his classmate is a serial killer, Croft tells him Robert is a good kid from a good family and sends him back to class.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The right-wing theological website Protestia has attacked Hamilton for not heeding Paul’s insistence that women stay silent in church.
    — Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of insistence
Noun
  • There’s also been lots of moments to dress up for too, with megawatt tours from Harry Styles, Ariana Grande, and Zara Larsson; maximalist pop stars with fans eager to follow their lead in sequins and ties, hibiscus flowers in hair.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
  • First, Mary Carillo, the former player and trailblazing broadcaster and journalist, had her moment.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of moment
Noun
  • The first prince of Norwegian descent born in 567 years, his birth held special significance for the young Norwegian monarchy.
    — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Two days later, then-Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin canceled them, saying a decision of such significance should rest with him.
    — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of significance
Noun
  • Potential finalists will be notified via email and will be required to complete and return an Affidavit of Eligibility, License of Work and Release of Liability/Publicity within three (3) days of date of notification, or a shorter time if required by exigencies, or a runner-up may be selected.
    — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
  • The exigencies of the Revolution lead to promising more people representation.
    — KEN BURNS, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
Definition of exigency
Noun
  • My instinct was to try to answer it with rigorous, careful science — and, of course, report from the ground, learning from the people who were living through the consequences.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026
  • There are also unfounded theories about its consequences, which Doricko has spent time on social media trying to debunk.
    — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of consequence
Noun
  • During the call, Kress clarified further that the magnitude of memory prices led Nvidia to reset expectations, given the higher prices expected next year, said Kress.
    — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The magnitude of all of Nvidia's financial commitments — from financing to strategic agreements to equity investments — has had Wall Street on edge.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of magnitude
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“Instancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instancy. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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