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aha moment

American

noun

Informal.

a point in time, event, or experience when one has a sudden insight or realization.

My aha moment was when I put on my shorts from last summer and they didn’t fit.

aha moment British

noun

an instant at which the solution to a problem becomes clear

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Etymology

Origin of aha moment

From the expression aha, used to signal sudden awareness or comprehension

Example Sentences

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Her big aha moment came after meeting with Janine Kyrillos, director of the Comprehensive Weight Management Program at Jefferson Health in Pennsylvania.

From Slate • Jul. 20, 2024

There’s been this collective aha moment in the country where people who are 65 are saying I’m going to live until I’m 90.

From New York Times • Jun. 20, 2024

It was an aha moment for her, one that led her to seeking a life coaching course and working as a friendship coach.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 6, 2023

Mindy Jensen, a host of financial podcast “BiggerPockets Money,” had an aha moment with Sethi when she was a guest on his podcast.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 18, 2023

When we see accountability, it's an "aha" moment.

From Salon • May 28, 2023

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