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- noun informal A
sentimental orcharming moment worthy of capturing in aphotograph .
Etymologies
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Kodak sold all kinds of products and services throughout the 20th century, but the proof that Kodak had really “made it” as a brand was the ubiquity and longevity of its tagline: “Kodak moment.” The Kodak moment was an indelible part of the American lexicon, to the point where taking a snapshot of everyday life was synonymous with the Kodak brand.
Kodak’s Unnoticed Moments Heather H. Rhodes 2018
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But sometimes I get this nagging thought in my brain. It's the total Kodak moment of telling someone I'm seeing, that loves me, that I'm pregnant, and him getting all speechless with happiness, like some perfect daytime movie grossness.
DAE get "Kodak moment" thoughts? childfreethrowaway99 2025
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Kodak moments mean those special, unforgettable life moments worthy of capturing in a photograph. These times always make you wish you had a camera in hand to freeze the magic.
Kodak Moments – Idiom, Meaning and Origin Candace Osmond 2023
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