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Hollywood moment


A moment of great drama or sentimentality, suggesting the climax of a film.

Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.


SIMPLE

Their romantic reunion at the airport felt like a total Hollywood moment.

CONTEXTUAL

When the music swelled and he finally confessed his love in the rain, it was a classic Hollywood moment.

COMPLEX

The sudden reconciliation between the two rivals, framed perfectly by the setting sun, transformed the tense negotiation into a surreal Hollywood moment.


Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    aha moment

    The moment or instant at which the solution to a problem, or some other significant realization, becomes clear.

  2. 02

    at any given moment

    At any point in time.

  3. 03

    eureka moment

    The moment of a sudden unexpected discovery.

  4. 04

    go Hollywood

    To adapt one's lifestyle in order to pursue fame; especially, to debase oneself by adopting decadent culture.

  5. 05

    Hallmark moment

    A memorable moment or event, one which would either make for or call for a poignant greeting card.

  6. 06

    have a moment

    To reach a high level of popularity during a specific time.

  7. 07

    have its moments

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

  8. 08

    have one's moments

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

Last updated August 10, 2026