short-lived
adjective
ˈshȯrt-ˈlivd 
also
-ˈlīvd
: not living or lasting long
short-lived insects
short-lived joy
Synonyms
Examples of short-lived in a Sentence
the skier's triumph turned out to be short-lived, as the next competitor bested her time
Recent Examples on the Web
Maria quickly stole the lead, which was short-lived as all the players caught up.
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Brian Anthony Hernandez, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
Similarly, mercury poisoning could potentially lead to cognitive issues, but in most cases, those issues are short-lived and a person can make a full recovery.
—Will McDuffie, ABC News, 9 May 2024
The second tornado was short-lived and traveled less than a quarter of a mile in an area 1 to 2 miles south of Darien, Miller said.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 8 May 2024
An Escape Hatch Progress in the lawsuit was short-lived.
—Mark Olalde, ProPublica, 6 May 2024
Cicadas are short-lived and will only be around for about six weeks.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 6 May 2024
Unfortunately, that stretch of games was short-lived because of Howard’s season-ending foot injury, which happened on the first series of the Ravens’ loss.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 5 May 2024
But Price, who works at East Carolina University, worries all her progress may be short-lived.
—Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 25 Apr. 2024
Center Ivica Zubac said the adjustment period with Leonard was short-lived.
—Janis Carr, Orange County Register, 25 Apr. 2024
Brian Anthony Hernandez, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024
Similarly, mercury poisoning could potentially lead to cognitive issues, but in most cases, those issues are short-lived and a person can make a full recovery.
—Will McDuffie, ABC News, 9 May 2024
The second tornado was short-lived and traveled less than a quarter of a mile in an area 1 to 2 miles south of Darien, Miller said.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 8 May 2024
An Escape Hatch Progress in the lawsuit was short-lived.
—Mark Olalde, ProPublica, 6 May 2024
Cicadas are short-lived and will only be around for about six weeks.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 6 May 2024
Unfortunately, that stretch of games was short-lived because of Howard’s season-ending foot injury, which happened on the first series of the Ravens’ loss.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 5 May 2024
But Price, who works at East Carolina University, worries all her progress may be short-lived.
—Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 25 Apr. 2024
Center Ivica Zubac said the adjustment period with Leonard was short-lived.
—Janis Carr, Orange County Register, 25 Apr. 2024
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“Short-lived.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short-lived. Accessed 12 May. 2024.
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