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have one's moments

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.19 in modern English

Syllables
have one's -mo-ments
IPA
25
Scrabble Score
15
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To experience brief periods of distinction, especially in contrast with the status quo.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

has one's moments (present, singular) having one's moments (participle, present) had one's moments (participle, past) had one's moments (past)

Phrases

15 minutes of fame moment in the sun

Frequently Paired Words

15 minutes of fame moment in the sun

Synonyms

have its moments

Questions

What does have one's moments mean?
To experience brief periods of distinction, especially in contrast with the status quo.

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