deciduous

adjective

di-ˈsi-jə-wəs How to pronounce deciduous (audio)
Definition of deciduousnext
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 Avoid planting deciduous trees and messy shrubs that will drop leaf litter, berries, and twigs into the AC unit. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026 Hayden McGovern with Smart Energy recommends large deciduous trees on the east and west sides of a home to block intense morning and afternoon sun. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026 These young, deciduous trees are sold with their roots exposed and completely free of soil while dormant. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 28 July 2026 To attract a wider assortment of bird species, plant both evergreen and deciduous trees. — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for deciduous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deciduous
  1. temporary
  2. flash
  3. brief
  4. transient
  5. passing
  6. ephemeral
  7. transitory
Adjective
  • The researchers attach a thin, transparent polyester film to the remaining structure before removing the temporary support.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
  • This July, the EU enacted one of their demands, abolishing the customs duty exemption below €150 and introducing a temporary €3 duty per item.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of temporary
Adjective
  • Saturday's flash-flood event occurred after four rounds of rain swept across parts of the Grand Canyon over a span of about six hours, according to the National Weather Service.
    — Trevor Ault, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Missing hiker tip line The National Park Service is asking the public to provide information about 15 missing people after a significant flash-flood event in Bright Angel Canyon and the Phantom Ranch area.
    — N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of flash
Adjective
  • Robinson has history with quarterback Baker Mayfield from their brief overlap with the Los Angeles Rams in 2022.
    — Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Organizers have said there will be more than 50 speakers or presentations each night, with many of the remarks kept brief to keep the pace fast for viewers and easy to share online.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of brief
Adjective
  • There is virtually no downside to the injection apart from the transient pain of the needle, and the upside is tremendous.
    — Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Summary The 2018 Sears bankruptcy underscored retail's transient nature, a lesson Jeff Bezos and former Walmart CEO Doug McMillon also emphasize.
    — Jason Goldberg, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of transient
Adjective
  • Even if Goedert is healthy, a complementary tight end who can help in the passing game would be a sensible upgrade.
    — Zach Berman, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • If Taron Johnson and the secondary hold up against complex passing schemes, the unit should take a noticeable leap in efficiency.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of passing
Adjective
  • The Leipzig scenes are both ephemeral and integral; later, Taro will speculate that if the Germans had had the same revolutionary zeal as the Spanish, Hitler might have been defeated.
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Viral memes and videos are often good for only ephemeral dopamine hits, but leave the elixir to the humor and talent of the Gregory Brothers, a longtime musical quartet.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of ephemeral
Adjective
  • Since his confirmation earlier this year, the central bank has split further on whether inflation is truly transitory; last month’s decision to keep rates steady resulted in the most dissents since 1970.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • That all prices – high and low – are transitory is tautological.
    — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of transitory

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“Deciduous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deciduous. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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