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Another word for ephemeral

Adjective

  1. Lasting or existing only for a short time

    2. See also:

    time

    continue

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Another word for ephemeral

Modifier
    2. See also:

    transient

    temporary

    evanescent

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Sentence Examples

  • The civic reaction was an example of the ephemeral nature of the public's interest.

  • New words are constantly being coined, some will prove ephemeral, others are here to stay.

  • Concentrate on remembering the ephemeral moments which will be the most precious 20 years from now.

  • He led an ephemeral electronic existence.

  • Good and evil, right and wrong, become infinitesimal, ephemeral matters.

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