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
Kansas City’s next chance for rain The warm-up, however, will be short-lived, the weather service said.
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Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2025
Even the United States’ own intelligence estimates project that the setback to the program from a military attack would be short-lived—perhaps just a few months.
—Comfort Ero, Foreign Affairs, 11 Apr. 2025
At the time, the soon-to-be interstellar heartthrob had just started a new bartending gig — one that would be short-lived.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
But Sammie’s song also unwittingly beckons sinister interlopers all the way from North Carolina, bent on making that freedom short-lived.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
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Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2025
Even the United States’ own intelligence estimates project that the setback to the program from a military attack would be short-lived—perhaps just a few months.
—Comfort Ero, Foreign Affairs, 11 Apr. 2025
At the time, the soon-to-be interstellar heartthrob had just started a new bartending gig — one that would be short-lived.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
But Sammie’s song also unwittingly beckons sinister interlopers all the way from North Carolina, bent on making that freedom short-lived.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for short-lived
Adjective
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During a brief news conference, Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad said officials could not take questions, citing the ongoing investigation and pending litigation.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The show had a brief run Off Broadway in 1996, then lived on with a miniature national tour and a beloved cast recording.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Putin announced a temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine starting Saturday, citing humanitarian reasons.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Department of Homeland Security has been sending aggressive emails telling people with temporary legal status to leave the US.—
Lily Hay Newman,
Wired News,
19 Apr. 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
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However, for mood disorders, such as bipolar disorder, suicidal ideation can be a transient state, according to Duckworth.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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Investigation is harder, too, when the victims are transient and/or vulnerable, as many of LISK’s victims were.—
Aja Romano,
Vox,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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No more passing responsibility onto your upstream providers or downstream users.—
Stephanie Domas,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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More funding than ever is being dedicated to better connectivity and more energy, and new projects are sprouting up everywhere with each passing moment.—
Giuseppe Incitti,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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People quickly adapt to new financial circumstances, so while receiving money may bring temporary joy, the effect is fleeting.—
Shane Enete,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Whether leading a small team or a global enterprise, the principles of clear communication, team development, humility, resilience, and discipline will take leaders further than any fleeting trend.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Away from the game’s heartlands in Kolkata, Kerala and the country’s north east, there is a feeling its presence is fragile, ephemeral, a sudden explosion of glitter and sparkle that may yet disappear in a puff of smoke.—
Rory Smith,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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Stay True To Your Brand Do not try to adopt a philosophy to address what is happening in the moment because the news cycle today can be ephemeral.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Short-lived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/short-lived. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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