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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Examples of impermanence in a Sentence
the ancient Roman ruins are a telling reminder of the impermanence of even the grandest man-made constructions
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This shape-shifting was its own type of impermanence.
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Diana Ruzova, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2024
This impermanence has led linguists to reconsider much of what was once assumed about language learning.
—Madeleine Schwartz Soneela Nankani Tanya Pérez Brian St. Pierre, New York Times, 14 May 2024
Image Cherry blossoms, celebrated by poets as symbols of impermanence, occupy a major place in Japanese culture.
—Hisako Ueno Chang W. Lee, New York Times, 29 Mar. 2024
Between heat, wood rot, fire risk and termites, the islands cultivate the idea of impermanence.
—Kristina Linnea Garcia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2024
Today, cherry blossoms are celebrated in spring all around the world, encouraging the appreciation of impermanence through observation of nature.
—Małgorzata (gosia) K. Citko-Duplantis, The Conversation, 7 Mar. 2024
Life is constantly changing, and its impermanence is a reminder to be in the present moment.
—Jacqueline Delgadillo, refinery29.com, 3 Oct. 2023
Nothing reminds us of our impermanence like New York.
—Melinda Hansen, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2023
Oh My, is a yearning riff on the impermanence of life itself.
—Pitchfork, 4 Dec. 2023
Diana Ruzova, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2024
This impermanence has led linguists to reconsider much of what was once assumed about language learning.
—Madeleine Schwartz Soneela Nankani Tanya Pérez Brian St. Pierre, New York Times, 14 May 2024
Image Cherry blossoms, celebrated by poets as symbols of impermanence, occupy a major place in Japanese culture.
—Hisako Ueno Chang W. Lee, New York Times, 29 Mar. 2024
Between heat, wood rot, fire risk and termites, the islands cultivate the idea of impermanence.
—Kristina Linnea Garcia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2024
Today, cherry blossoms are celebrated in spring all around the world, encouraging the appreciation of impermanence through observation of nature.
—Małgorzata (gosia) K. Citko-Duplantis, The Conversation, 7 Mar. 2024
Life is constantly changing, and its impermanence is a reminder to be in the present moment.
—Jacqueline Delgadillo, refinery29.com, 3 Oct. 2023
Nothing reminds us of our impermanence like New York.
—Melinda Hansen, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2023
Oh My, is a yearning riff on the impermanence of life itself.
—Pitchfork, 4 Dec. 2023
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“Impermanence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impermanence. Accessed 18 May. 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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