short-lived
adjective
ˈshȯrt-ˈlivd 
also
-ˈlīvd
: not living or lasting long
short-lived insects
short-lived joy
Examples of short-lived in a Sentence
the skier's triumph turned out to be short-lived, as the next competitor bested her time
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Census Bureau data shows spending on cars and auto parts rose by a massive 8.9% in March, but that boost was short-lived: The May release shows a 3.5% decline.
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Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Without a ground invasion (highly improbable) or direct U.S. support (which the Trump administration may be wary to provide), Israel’s military successes in Iran and beyond could very well be short-lived.
—Robert A. Pape, Foreign Affairs, 17 June 2025
Yet the plaintiffs’ victory was short-lived, as less than a month later, the en banc court inexplicably vacated the panel’s ruling and ordered a new hearing, which took place on September 24.
—Anthony Aycock
june 17, Literary Hub, 17 June 2025
Meanwhile, the Gucci fragrance and beauty license would likely be short-lived anywhere but at parent company Kering.
—Footwear News, 16 June 2025
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Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Without a ground invasion (highly improbable) or direct U.S. support (which the Trump administration may be wary to provide), Israel’s military successes in Iran and beyond could very well be short-lived.
—Robert A. Pape, Foreign Affairs, 17 June 2025
Yet the plaintiffs’ victory was short-lived, as less than a month later, the en banc court inexplicably vacated the panel’s ruling and ordered a new hearing, which took place on September 24.
—Anthony Aycock
june 17, Literary Hub, 17 June 2025
Meanwhile, the Gucci fragrance and beauty license would likely be short-lived anywhere but at parent company Kering.
—Footwear News, 16 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for short-lived
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“Short-lived.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short-lived. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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