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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Some were short-lived, like Johannesburg’s (1995–97), but most are still active today.
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Daniel Birnbaum, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
The high-profile prosecutions of Comey and James were short-lived as they were quickly thrown out by a judge who ruled that the prosecutor who brought the cases was illegally appointed.
—Michelle L. Price, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
So while Coop might be able to rob his wealthy neighbors blind, Hamm’s real-life criminal career would be extremely short-lived — done in by guilt before the getaway car even left the driveway.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
But that dry period will be short-lived.
—Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
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Daniel Birnbaum, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
The high-profile prosecutions of Comey and James were short-lived as they were quickly thrown out by a judge who ruled that the prosecutor who brought the cases was illegally appointed.
—Michelle L. Price, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
So while Coop might be able to rob his wealthy neighbors blind, Hamm’s real-life criminal career would be extremely short-lived — done in by guilt before the getaway car even left the driveway.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
But that dry period will be short-lived.
—Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
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 4 Apr. 2026.
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