as in immediate
done or occurring without any noticeable lapse in time
the thunder following the flash of lightning was nearly instantaneous
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Imagine a future where financial transactions are instantaneous, transcending the traditional bottlenecks of speed and security that have plagued the sector for years.
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Eric Solis, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
The setup served up 500 tokens per second to produce answers that were nearly instantaneous.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2024
Their connection was instantaneous, and Lori began her signature love bombing.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 29 Sep. 2024
As a whole, the internet changed the world for the better (instantaneous communication, easier access to a global workforce) despite introducing new challenges (social media addiction, a surge in computer viruses and ransomware).
—Syed Ahmed, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Instantaneous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instantaneous. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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