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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And such momentous changes as bringing back Eric Bieniemy as offensive coordinator and the Chiefs signing Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III to revive their running game heralded Reid’s recognition of the moment. — Vahe Gregorian july 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026 The people-versus-power showdown of the moment revolves around data centers—a tech giant racing to build one near a town versus the people who live there. — Ethan Brooks, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026 After nightlife impresario Eric Goode opened celebrity-meets-art-world hot spot Area, one of his many major New York City hotels and restaurants, Andy Warhol had one question for 1983’s man of the moment. — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 29 July 2026 Howl’s needy nature led to one of Ly’s favorite videos, another captured in the spur of the moment during a hectic packing session. — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 29 July 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 5 Aug. 2026.

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