passing fancy

noun

: a liking that lasts only a short time

a passing fancy for the boy next door

Examples of passing fancy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Debut The Oscar-winning A Real Pain proved that writing and directing is not a passing fancy for Jesse Eisenberg. — A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026

Foundational Ingredient Hardly a passing fancy, black sesame seeds have been used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and in Asian, Middle Eastern, and African cuisines for over 5,000 years. — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 12 Feb. 2026

On a broader level, given Hollywood’s reputation as a bastion for bleeding-heart liberals, is this notion of revitalizing the business a passing fancy? — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2025

Typically, the idea is nothing more than a passing fancy for all but a tiny percentage of Americans who consider it. — Lila MacLellan, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2024

Jimmy Butler got his passing fancy on, closing with 22 points and 12 assists. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2022

Rhymes for passing fancy

• necromancy
• chancy
• dancy
• fiancee