impermanence
noun
im·per·ma·nence
(ˌ)im-ˈpər-mə-nən(t)s 
-ˈpərm-
: the quality or state of being impermanent
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the ancient Roman ruins are a telling reminder of the impermanence of even the grandest man-made constructions
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Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
But the reality of their true impermanence has left us with even more ghosts to grieve in the wake of Liam’s death.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2024
The bespoke surroundings were special, but so was a sense of impermanence — the same group of musicians, cast, and crew will never be gathered after doing that specific shooting on that specific day ever again — that worked its way into the music, too.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2024
The urgency and impermanence of this moment in Georgia was palpable in conversations with providers.
—Ziva Branstetter, ProPublica, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Impermanence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impermanence. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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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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