of the moment

Idioms

Of importance at this time, as in The issue of the moment is dealing with our budget deficit. This expression gave rise in succeeding decades to the man of the moment, meaning “the most important person at this time,” as in When Alan hit a home run and broke the tie, he was the man of the moment. [c. 1930]

Example Sentences

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The market overcame those headwinds, thanks to highflying chip stocks that are the biggest AI winners of the moment, as well as confidence that American corporations will continue to churn out higher profits.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

Asked what his memories of the moment were, in typically understated fashion he remembers "hitting an approach shot with my forehand into Raonic's backhand and him missing the passing shot into the net".

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

But the undeniability of the moment makes it precious.

From Salon • Jun. 17, 2026

Kingsley looks at me, gauging if I’ve grasped the heartbreak of the moment.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

He was used to thinking on his feet during debates, coming up with just the right words on the spur of the moment.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow

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