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
Shards of sunlight beamed through a canopy of deciduous oak, mixed in with pine trees, that protected the trail from overwhelming heat.
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Erin Tan, NBC news, 13 May 2026
These trees are enticing, unbelievably enticing, the green of deciduous trees, of European deciduous trees.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
The Hoh River runs through the forest and a lush, green canopy of deciduous and coniferous trees sets the scene.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
This azalea is deciduous and blooms during April and May.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for deciduous
Erin Tan, NBC news, 13 May 2026
These trees are enticing, unbelievably enticing, the green of deciduous trees, of European deciduous trees.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
The Hoh River runs through the forest and a lush, green canopy of deciduous and coniferous trees sets the scene.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
This azalea is deciduous and blooms during April and May.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for deciduous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deciduous
Adjective
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Generally, ozone nanobubbling is effective as a temporary solution for algae blooms.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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The damage hasn't affected game day experiences—but stadium leaders say the temporary fix won't last forever.—
Ubah Ali,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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In fact, the weather service said that more than 50% of flash-flood deaths happen in vehicles driven into floodwaters.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Don’t miss Alcopop’s Black Mango Watermelon, Seongju Chamoe and Watermelon Ice Pop; Matcha Latte, with flash-frozen local herbs and a hand-cut ice diamond; and Journey, a concoction that maps a tomato’s global odyssey.—
Melinda Sheckells,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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That brief relief seemingly ignored an announcement from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) just a few days earlier, that could create more intractable trouble for businesses in the months ahead.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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Having a holiday such as Juneteenth to celebrate allows for a brief respite—a pause—to recall how necessary Black Americans are to the very existence and survival of this country—then and now.—
Jennifer Rosen Heinz,
Parents,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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In a city celebrated for artworks that have survived for centuries, this installation was very nearly too transient.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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The true horizon of value creation requires a longer-term play—one that prioritizes physical AI and hardware-heavy infrastructure over the transient cycles of digital-only applications.—
Alexandra Vidyuk,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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The scientists only got a passing glimpse of the goblin shark before the lights and loud noise from the ROV's motor scared it away, Auscavitch told ABC News.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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If the passing game continues to sputter during training camp the Dolphins must consider adding more proven veteran receivers.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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To ensure that peonies bloom to their full potential, here are peony expert recommendations for fertilizing peonies, as well as other tips to extend the blooming season of these gorgeous yet ephemeral flowers.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
12 June 2026
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These parts of the outback are known for cracking clay plains, ephemeral waterways, scorching summers and dramatic cycling between drought and flood.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Yet even after the events have ended, the economic boost from the World Cup, Super Bowl and March Madness might wind up being only transitory.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
7 June 2026
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Christopher Thornberg, founding partner at Beacon Economics, believes the higher inflation numbers are a transitory (temporary) shock, and not a sustained one.—
Jeff Lazerson,
Oc Register,
26 May 2026
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“Deciduous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deciduous. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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