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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In the first weeks of the war with Iran, the expectation was that the impact on the global economy would be short-lived.
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Diana Olick, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
SVoD still accounted for 75% of all revenue growth, but 73% of the $7 billion in SVoD gains came from ad-tier subscriptions, a boost Deane suggested may be short-lived given market saturation.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
But our respite proved short-lived.
—Daniel Brook, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
But that respite was short-lived, with the price of Brent crude, the international standard, nudging back over $100 a barrel Tuesday, up nearly 40% since the war started.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
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Diana Olick, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
SVoD still accounted for 75% of all revenue growth, but 73% of the $7 billion in SVoD gains came from ad-tier subscriptions, a boost Deane suggested may be short-lived given market saturation.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
But our respite proved short-lived.
—Daniel Brook, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
But that respite was short-lived, with the price of Brent crude, the international standard, nudging back over $100 a barrel Tuesday, up nearly 40% since the war started.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 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 31 Mar. 2026.
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