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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Those intentions prove to be relatively short-lived, as personal tragedy and political machinations eventually drove both men down their familiar old paths.
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ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
The pain will not be short-lived.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
Their blooms are large, fragrant, and short-lived, which only adds to their charm.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Her choice to fill the position, however, was short-lived.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 13 May 2026
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ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
The pain will not be short-lived.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
Their blooms are large, fragrant, and short-lived, which only adds to their charm.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Her choice to fill the position, however, was short-lived.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 13 May 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 26 May. 2026.
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