as in brief
lasting only for a short time
the skier's triumph turned out to be short-lived, as the next competitor bested her time
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Recent Examples of short-lived
The conflicting indications from the daily and monthly bar charts of AMZN suggest that a bigger relief rally should be viewed as counter-trend and likely short-lived.
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Katie Stockton, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2025
Fraudulent or short-lived accounts can slip through the cracks, upload harmful content, and disappear before any damage is detected.
—Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
The spectacle offered Tesla shares a sharp but short-lived bump.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
Edible cherry trees, like ornamental cherries, tend to be short-lived.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025
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Katie Stockton, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2025
Fraudulent or short-lived accounts can slip through the cracks, upload harmful content, and disappear before any damage is detected.
—Alex Vakulov, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
The spectacle offered Tesla shares a sharp but short-lived bump.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
Edible cherry trees, like ornamental cherries, tend to be short-lived.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for short-lived
Adjective
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There was a brief moment when Russell managed to get amongst them after the first round of stops, only for Norris to quickly gain the place back a couple of laps later.—
Luke Smith,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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The tour through Rome’s historic center came after Francis made his first appearance in five weeks to give a thumbs-up and brief blessing from a hospital balcony.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The adhesion is very strong, which might be a benefit for a wall where strong, long-term adhesion is desired, but for renters looking for a temporary fix, this might not be the best due to its difficulty in removing and damage of the paint on the wall.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
27 Mar. 2025
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Trump administration officials suggested there would be a temporary carveout for vehicles and parts that complied with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada free-trade agreement, but said how that would end up working was still being determined.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
27 Mar. 2025
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Don’t let the lack of flash fool you — this guy is the real deal.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
The Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2025
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The German figures come a day before the scheduled release of flash inflation data for the euro area, which will be closely watched by investors for guidance on the odds of another interest rate cut from the European Central Bank.—
Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2024
Adjective
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This uncertainty is more than a transient meme storm.—
Jaron Lanier,
The New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2025
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Another program in Miami-Dade that may be impacted is the Migrant Education Program, which identifies students who may be transient due to their parents’ jobs in the agriculture industry.—
Clara-Sophia Daly,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
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Critically, Villa’s left-back must show composure in possession during their build-up, where he is expected to stay deep, receive under pressure and provide a passing option, as shown here against Arsenal in January.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Denver’s defense, led by Surtain II, ranked third in scoring defense while Nix turned in one of the best rookie seasons by a quarterback in NFL history by finishing with the most passing touchdowns, touchdowns, completions and passing yards of any rookie quarterback.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Trust isn’t built by flash—it’s formed in those quick, fleeting moments when a brand chooses to engage.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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But for the most part these moments are fleeting, embarrassing; the characters try to connect with these figures of Firestone’s former world, and fail.—
Moira Donegan,
New Yorker,
26 Mar. 2025
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Snapchat, meanwhile, exposed teens to risky interactions due to its ephemeral messaging, which fosters intimate but potentially unsafe connections.—
Abdulmalik Alluhidan,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2025
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They’re not limited to Southern California, though; for more info on possible places these awesome, ephemeral displays might appear in 2025, check out the nonprofit Theodore Payne Foundation.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Short-lived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/short-lived. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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