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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the ancient Roman ruins are a telling reminder of the impermanence of even the grandest man-made constructions
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Tom Teicholz, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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Tom Teicholz, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Cherry blossoms, fall leaves, and seasonal changes provide visual metaphors for impermanence.
—Martine Paris, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Even the deepest love songs, though, have this sort of sense of the possible impermanence of relationships, and the definite impermanence of life, while still really wanting to be in the moment and relish that love.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
Once human, Akaza became a demon in his obsession with strength, unable to accept the impermanence of life.
—Ronald S. Green, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2025
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“Impermanence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impermanence. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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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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