In nostalgic moments we may tend to think of childhood as a time of almost unbroken happiness.
Source: tatoeba (18927)
Moments
/ˈmoʊmənts/
Synonyms for "moments" (10 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (2)
Noun(2 words)
Strong matches (3)
Noun(3 words)
Related words (5)
Noun(5 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: consequence, importance, instant, moment value, order moment.
- Sentence evidence is available for moments, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "moments".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "moments"
Keep "moments" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "moments" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "moments", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "moments" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
6 entriesMore specific
10 entriescentral momentcrucial momentfirst momentlandmark momentmicrosecondnanosecondraw momentsecond momentsplit secondturning point
Collocations
6 entriesbrief momentin a momentmoment of truthmomentary lapsemoments latermoments of silence
Derivations
3 entriesSample sentences
10 total sentences available.
No matter what your profession, or how happy you may be in it, there are moments when you wish you had chosen some other career.
Source: tatoeba (70548)
In daredevil car races, there are moments when the drivers place themselves between the devil and the deep blue sea, trying to take the lead.
Source: tatoeba (240638)
Poetry is the record of the best and happiest moments of the happiest and best mind.
Source: tatoeba (263386)
Showing 4 of 10 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "moments"?
Closest matches include consequence, importance, instant, moment value, order moment.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "moments"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.