impermanence
noun
im·per·ma·nence
(ˌ)im-ˈpər-mə-nən(t)s 
-ˈpərm-
: the quality or state of being impermanent
Examples of impermanence in a Sentence
the ancient Roman ruins are a telling reminder of the impermanence of even the grandest man-made constructions
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Sakuras, as cherry blossom trees are known in Japan, are symbols of impermanence, according to Japanese scholar Małgorzata (Gosia) K. Citko-DuPlantis from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
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Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Before long, Henry has dripped poison in Dorian's ear — warning him of his beauty's impermanence — while Basil's unchanging snapshot of his youth has evoked a bitter envy in the impressionable young man.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2025
The film’s exploration of impermanence, moral duty and the pursuit of meaning contributes to anime’s broader legacy as a medium that entertains while provoking deep philosophical reflection.
—Ronald S. Green, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2025
As the ground becomes submerged and then reappears, water-logged, altered yet resilient, so too Munir rises from his inner darkness, still carrying the burden of exile but able to continue his existence, more accepting of his impermanence in light of a greater concept of home.
—Jay D. Weissberg, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2025
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Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Othello review: Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal shine in an otherwise shaky production
Before long, Henry has dripped poison in Dorian's ear — warning him of his beauty's impermanence — while Basil's unchanging snapshot of his youth has evoked a bitter envy in the impressionable young man.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2025
The film’s exploration of impermanence, moral duty and the pursuit of meaning contributes to anime’s broader legacy as a medium that entertains while provoking deep philosophical reflection.
—Ronald S. Green, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2025
As the ground becomes submerged and then reappears, water-logged, altered yet resilient, so too Munir rises from his inner darkness, still carrying the burden of exile but able to continue his existence, more accepting of his impermanence in light of a greater concept of home.
—Jay D. Weissberg, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2025
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“Impermanence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impermanence. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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impermanence
noun
im·per·ma·nence
(ˈ)im-ˈpərm(-ə)-nən(t)s
: the quality or state of being impermanent
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