time

noun

ˈtīm How to pronounce time (audio)
Definition of timenext
1
as in moment
a particular point at which an event takes place remember that one time you tried to wash the dog in the sink

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2
as in experience
an exciting or noteworthy event that one experiences firsthand enjoys telling us about the times he had while he was in the army

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3
as in day
an extent of time associated with a particular person or thing back in my parents' time, families usually had only one car

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4
as in duration
the period during which something exists, lasts, or is in progress how much time will the project take?

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Recent Examples of time For example, expressing appreciation for past help or thanking the doctor for their time was more helpful than emphasizing sadness or frustration. — Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026 Mills and Pili could receive regular playing time as third-stringers. — Andrew Destin, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026 Some producers will get much more picky about that and spend a lot of time aligning the playing to the grid. — Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026 With surveying capabilities more than 1,000 times faster than the Hubble Space Telescope, Roman will capture fundamentally different scientific observations that can’t be done with either Hubble or the James Webb Space Telescope. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for time
Recent Examples of Synonyms for time
  1. moment
  2. experience
  3. day
  4. duration
  5. occasion
  6. adventure
  7. period
  8. life
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
  • In a Facebook post with nearly 500 likes and 40 comments as of Friday afternoon, the Gagnons spoke about their experience establishing the brewery and its part in the local community.
    — John Magsam, Arkansas Online, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Prospective candidates can apply through Deel's website, where they'll be asked to provide personal information, social media handles, and details about their ice cream experience.
    — Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of experience
Noun
  • Instead of prioritizing style alone, consider a supportive walking sneaker designed for long days on your feet.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2026
  • That is just the day before the campaign gets underway, with London City Lionesses hosting Manchester United in the season opener on Friday at 7pm BST.
    — Leon Imber, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of day
Noun
  • Similarly, Olmsted of Morningstar noted that the duration investors would find in the core bond space – which also tends to be intermediate term – also works as a diversifier.
    — Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Chang believes that the tri-layer approach could pave the way for longer-range EVs and safer batteries, and support flexible electronics, wearable devices, and long-duration grid storage.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of duration
Noun
  • Ambroson expressed to the crowd how Barnett brought smiles and jokes to every occasion.
    — PJ Green August 30, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Kelce has shown off his ring on a few other occasions in the weeks since his Madison Square Garden nuptials.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of occasion
Noun
  • The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is about to launch on an incredible adventure to help scientists explore the great mysteries of the universe.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • An Icelandic adventure requires a high degree of flexibility, not just from the guides, but from travelers as well.
    — Gwen Nicol, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of adventure
Noun
  • Nance co-authored a research letter in JAMA Pediatrics finding that the number of states where guns were the leading cause of death for children and teens increased from zero over the period 2004 to 2008 to 24 from 2019 to 2023.
    — Yona Gavino, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026
  • In that period between 2016 and 2021, 878 players died, of whom 235 brains were donated for examination.
    — Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of period
Noun
  • For the traditional Telugu Hindu ceremony, their priest translated Sanskrit to English in real time, and the mandap was designed as a circle to represent how life flows into itself for eternity.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Your stories are a great reminder of what sports teaches high school students about life.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of life

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“Time.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/time. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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