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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While there were some concerns about Clark’s availability leading into last week’s Fever-Valkyries game, those worries proved short-lived.
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2026
However, if a company lacks substance and constantly requires cash, the euphoria can be short-lived, particularly after the lockup expires and initial investors begin to exit.
—David Capablanca, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The Jayhawks’ appearance in the 64-team postseason extravaganza was short-lived as KU fell to Creighton 11-4 and North Dakota State 4-3 in the double-elimination regional in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
—Gary Bedore
may 28, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
Approval ratings for both the executive branch and Congress have remained persistently low in Peru, reflecting widespread frustration with a political system marked by conflict and short-lived governments.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 May 2026
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 28 May 2026
However, if a company lacks substance and constantly requires cash, the euphoria can be short-lived, particularly after the lockup expires and initial investors begin to exit.
—David Capablanca, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The Jayhawks’ appearance in the 64-team postseason extravaganza was short-lived as KU fell to Creighton 11-4 and North Dakota State 4-3 in the double-elimination regional in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
—Gary Bedore
may 28, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
Approval ratings for both the executive branch and Congress have remained persistently low in Peru, reflecting widespread frustration with a political system marked by conflict and short-lived governments.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 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 4 Jun. 2026.
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