for the moment

phrase

: right now but possibly not for long

The schedule is accurate for the moment.

Examples of for the moment in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Protection for the moment someone slips The report recommends building stronger authentication into onboarding. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026

Neither of these stories leaves boys with a script for the moment when the hardest thing to do is use their voice. — Reshma Saujani, Time, 7 Oct. 2026

Wife Hilaria Baldwin is generally shot in full light and given the grace to look prepared for the moment, while Alec is often featured in gloomy found light or with uncomfortable intimacy from the passenger seats of cars and whatnot. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026

The Associated Press NAGOYA, Japan -- NAGOYA, Japan (AP) — Alex Eala is prioritizing representing the Philippines at the Asian Games over the WTA Tour for the moment — even if that means risking a fine from the women’s tour. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1754, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for for the moment

• enrolment