as in temporary
lasting only for a short time
he chose not to fret about the deciduous discomforts of his existence
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Recent Examples of deciduous
Many deciduous ornamentals including redbuds, forsythia, crabapples, fruit trees, quince azaleas and many others were not adversely affected by last summer’s drought and the cold, windy winter and frozen soils that followed.
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Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 10 May 2025
Feed stone fruits, apples and other deciduous fruit trees with organic fruit tree fertilizer.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
In these cases, certain deciduous shrubs and trees can still be effective choices.
—Debbie Wolfe, Popular Science, 8 May 2025
Evergreen shrubs provide year-round privacy, while deciduous shrubs add ornamental traits such as flowers and fall foliage.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
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Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 10 May 2025
Feed stone fruits, apples and other deciduous fruit trees with organic fruit tree fertilizer.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
In these cases, certain deciduous shrubs and trees can still be effective choices.
—Debbie Wolfe, Popular Science, 8 May 2025
Evergreen shrubs provide year-round privacy, while deciduous shrubs add ornamental traits such as flowers and fall foliage.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deciduous
Adjective
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The judge also set a hearing on a request for a temporary restraining order for June 13 at the federal courthouse in Denver.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
7 June 2025
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The Navy veteran's temporary fix has been seasonally decorating a construction cone, which was placed over the sinkhole as a warning.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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Don’t let the lack of flash fool you — this guy is the real deal.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
The Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2025
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The German figures come a day before the scheduled release of flash inflation data for the euro area, which will be closely watched by investors for guidance on the odds of another interest rate cut from the European Central Bank.—
Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2024
Adjective
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Peyton Manning Doesn't Hold Back About Aaron Rodgers Amid Steelers Rumors During an appearance on 93.7 The Fan, Marino revealed some brief thoughts on Rodgers and the Steelers.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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The private residence was used for a brief exterior shot only in the movie.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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And so happiness by nature is meant to be transient.—
Jess Cording,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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The Pacific Northwest has long had some of the highest cremation rates in the country, in part because its residents tend to be less religious and more transient.—
Susan Shain,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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With each passing year, the anniversaries of key events in World War II serve as a reminder of our slow loss of a great generation of Americans.—
Medianews Group,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2025
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Recognized this year by TIME Magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential People, Snoop Dogg’s legacy continues to grow with each passing year.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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Episodes of natural selection are sometimes ephemeral, and evidence of them vanishes from our genomes when the selective pressures subside or when populations mix.—
Kermit Pattison,
Scientific American,
20 May 2025
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Build ephemeral content tools (think generative UX/design, chatbots, auto summaries, etc.) to allow readers to engage in personal ways.—
Dan Gardner,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The tall, free-standing treehouses were designed to be folded and moved elsewhere by their inhabitants who, because of the area’s vulnerability to climate change, live a transitory lifestyle.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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Reilly also credits the transitory nature of many residents for making Iowa City so welcoming.—
Diana Lambdin Meyer,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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“Deciduous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deciduous. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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