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eyeblink Synonyms
Another word for eyeblink
Choosing another word for eyeblink depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A very brief moment of time; an instant.
Usage Example
"The entire summer vacation seemed to pass in an instant."
Strongest
instant
flash
heartbeat
twinkling
split second
Strong
trice
jiffy
moment
second
• noun (Context 2)
A single rapid closing and opening of the eyelids, especially as measured in psychological or physiological experiments.
Usage Example
"The researchers recorded the subject's involuntary blink response to the sudden noise."
Strongest
blink
Strong
nictitation
wink
Opposites of eyeblink
The opposite of eyeblink shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
eternity
eon
lifetime
stare
gaze
age
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Eyeblink. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/eyeblink