How to Use instantly in a Sentence

instantly

adverb
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  • She was killed instantly when her car hit a tree.
  • They instantly fell in love.
  • His voice is instantly recognizable.
  • My eyes were instantly drawn to the Godzilla mural on the back wall.
    — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2024
  • The water should be on, and the hose should be ready to instantly douse any wayward fires.
    — Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 5 July 2023
  • This pulled pork taco recipe will instantly earn a spot on your must-make-again list.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2024
  • You'll instantly be transported to the fields of Provence.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2023
  • Just zip open the giant pouch on your chest, whip out your tablet, and instantly be the coolest person at the bus stop.
    — WIRED, 2 Nov. 2023
  • The couple first met at Mendes’ screen test, where sparks flew instantly.
    — Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
  • Cliff goes back into his on-earth body and is instantly crushed to see blood all over his home.
    — Evan Romano, Men's Health, 20 June 2023
  • So Harry Kane launched an effort that traveled half the length of the field, looped over the keeper, and instantly in as one of the goals of the season.
    — Joshua Robinson, WSJ, 5 Nov. 2023
  • Get a free trial to Paramount+ here to access the soccer game instantly.
    — Tim Chan, Variety, 23 Aug. 2023
  • Though it wasn't depicted in the series, Dodi was killed instantly at the site of the crash, along with the driver of the car, Henri Paul.
    — Stephanie Kaloi, Peoplemag, 17 Nov. 2023
  • She was brought to a hospital but died instantly from the impact.
    — Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 8 Dec. 2023
  • Wouldn’t a human doctor in this setting be instantly all over the AI?
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024
  • For Carey, she was instantly drawn to working with the designer.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 16 Nov. 2023
  • The lip oil will instantly moisturize your lips and give you a gentle hint of color.
    — Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 16 Feb. 2024
  • One way to instantly bring these into a room and change its feel is with a beautiful mirror.
    — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2024
  • The playful first grader's face was covered in blood from a head wound that had killed her almost instantly.
    — Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 15 Dec. 2023
  • Soft or not, the Radical feels instantly so much sharper than any street car.
    — Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2024
  • The ability to open the boat to the elements, or close down instantly with the push of a button, is key to understanding the Predator ethos.
    — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2024
  • In the first round, Joshua felled his opponent with a lethal straight right hand and instantly seized control in the Saudi capital.
    — Thomas Schlachter, CNN, 9 Mar. 2024
  • But Statham is one of the few above-the-title names that’s instantly synonymous with a kind of pulpy, trashy, cinema du bloody knuckles.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 Jan. 2024
  • Wear it around your waist or across your body, but either way, this bag will instantly upgrade any outfit.
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2024
  • With a clean, chic structure featuring just the right amount of flare, Levi's bootcut jeans instantly give you the appearance of longer legs.
    — Emily Cieslak, Peoplemag, 18 Sep. 2023
  • These bold colors instantly pop on the black sunray dial, and the watch is complete with a black hybrid rubber strap.
    — Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 1 June 2023
  • The ’90s supermodel bob is the easiest—and chicest—way to instantly add volume and texture to short hair.
    — Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 21 July 2023
  • Hoppus and DeLonge were seemingly the first to see the sign and can be heard instantly poking fun at their bandmate offscreen.
    — Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 17 June 2023
  • When a bomb destroys her house in the middle of the night, Mollie’s sister Reta and her family are killed instantly.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 13 Dec. 2023
  • Opt for a slouchy leather to achieve that effortlessly chic style, keep it classic with a fall suede, or take on a print to instantly elevate any look.
    — Ciarra Lorren Zatorski, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2023

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