as in fragile
likely to spoil or decay quickly; not likely to stay fresh for a long time if not eaten or used
Don't buy large amounts of perishable foods like produce before you leave for vacation.
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Recent Examples of perishable
The labrets themselves, likely made of perishable materials like wood or leather, have long since vanished, leaving only their unintended signature on skeletal remains.
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Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 3 Feb. 2025
So that’s a very important thing, to collect the perishable evidence.
—Gary Stix, Scientific American, 30 Jan. 2025
An impressive feat considering the unique challenges that come with combining perishable products, unpredictable logistics and high consumer expectations, which the company’s chief executive officer Kim Tobman says are tied to emotional life moments.
—Alexandra Pastore, WWD, 20 Jan. 2025
The majority of the store’s freezers are stocked with perishable foods, such as habanero peppers from Nigeria packaged in one-quart Ziploc freezer bags and sold for $5 per pack, as well as meats and vegetables shipped transatlantically from various regions across the African diaspora.
—Sughnen Yongo, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 3 Feb. 2025
So that’s a very important thing, to collect the perishable evidence.
—Gary Stix, Scientific American, 30 Jan. 2025
An impressive feat considering the unique challenges that come with combining perishable products, unpredictable logistics and high consumer expectations, which the company’s chief executive officer Kim Tobman says are tied to emotional life moments.
—Alexandra Pastore, WWD, 20 Jan. 2025
The majority of the store’s freezers are stocked with perishable foods, such as habanero peppers from Nigeria packaged in one-quart Ziploc freezer bags and sold for $5 per pack, as well as meats and vegetables shipped transatlantically from various regions across the African diaspora.
—Sughnen Yongo, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perishable
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Burnout is rampant, employee trust is fragile, and businesses that fail to cultivate genuine workplace culture are losing talent fast.—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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The news comes even as talks over the fragile ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas take place.—
Lauren Izso,
CNN,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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However, people with sensitive skin may experience mild skin irritation, which is often more prevalent with higher percentages of urea.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
19 Mar. 2025
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Her role focused on safeguarding the CFPB's sensitive data, including transaction records from credit reporting agencies, complaints filed by citizens, and information from Big Tech companies under investigation.—
Andrew R. Chow,
TIME,
19 Mar. 2025
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The scripts of the new series are laugh-out-loud funny, managing a delicate balance of raucous, lewd and sweet humor.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA TODAY,
17 Mar. 2025
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Produced by the China Academy of Art, School of Animation and Games, the film explores the delicate balance between personal desires and societal expectations.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2025
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But if a mother is unvaccinated or doesn’t have immunity, babies are left susceptible.—
Neha Mukherjee,
CNN,
12 Mar. 2025
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The president also ordered federal agencies to identify colleges with endowments over $1 billion that might be susceptible to investigation or lawsuits due to their DEI policies.—
Graham Kates,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2025
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Children, whose bodies are still developing, are also among the most vulnerable to phthalates and other endocrine disrupters.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
19 Mar. 2025
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Likewise, movement jobs require individuals with the capacity to face forces that are endangering the lives of many people, engage in rigorous political education, take in constructive feedback, and be accountable to the most vulnerable communities.—
Aparna Rae,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Perishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perishable. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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