plural temporaries
: one serving for a limited time
adding several temporaries as typists during the summer
Examples of temporary in a Sentence
Adjective
The drug will give you temporary relief from the pain.
The delay is only temporary.
The settlers built temporary shelters.
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Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
Both the title and the quippy-wonky tone come from an Andy Weir novel, from 2021, and, like the book, the film uses Grace’s temporary amnesia as a structuring device.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
William Jones, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
King's decision follows a similar move by a federal judge in Maryland, who on Thursday temporary halted Mr. Trump's executive action for 14 days.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Freedom Caucus members have criticized the legislation for including a permanent ban on institutional investors buying single-family homes and for including a temporary ban on the Federal Reserve’s digital currency.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
Both the title and the quippy-wonky tone come from an Andy Weir novel, from 2021, and, like the book, the film uses Grace’s temporary amnesia as a structuring device.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
Potential hidden fees include: ● Tooth preparation and temporaries
● Local anesthesia or sedation
● Bite adjustment appointments
● Post-bonding polish or correction visits
Clinics with transparent pricing detail these in advance, preventing post-treatment surprises.
—William Jones, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
King's decision follows a similar move by a federal judge in Maryland, who on Thursday temporary halted Mr. Trump's executive action for 14 days.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 14 Feb. 2025
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“Temporary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/temporary. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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