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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Many patients face limited treatment choices, and responses to chemotherapy are often short-lived.
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William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Some are short-lived but leave a clear trace, others endure for decades without changing much.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 11 June 2026
His Presidency was tragically short-lived.
—New York Times, 11 June 2026
But the break may be short-lived.
—Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
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William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Some are short-lived but leave a clear trace, others endure for decades without changing much.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 11 June 2026
His Presidency was tragically short-lived.
—New York Times, 11 June 2026
But the break may be short-lived.
—Kansas City Star, 11 June 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 17 Jun. 2026.
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