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
Skeleton flowers are deciduous perennials that die back in winter and sprout from the root crown again in spring.
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026
For example, there’s a good reason that sites along streets are often planted with hackberry (Celtis occidentalis), a handsome native tree; gingko (Ginkgo biloba), an Asian species known for its golden-yellow fall color; and bald cypress (Taxodium distichum), a deciduous conifer.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
The deciduous saucer magnolia’s floral display is enhanced by the fact that flowering takes place when the tree is still leafless.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
The same holds true for young deciduous trees.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 31 Jan. 2026
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026
For example, there’s a good reason that sites along streets are often planted with hackberry (Celtis occidentalis), a handsome native tree; gingko (Ginkgo biloba), an Asian species known for its golden-yellow fall color; and bald cypress (Taxodium distichum), a deciduous conifer.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
The deciduous saucer magnolia’s floral display is enhanced by the fact that flowering takes place when the tree is still leafless.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
The same holds true for young deciduous trees.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 31 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for deciduous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deciduous
Adjective
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Diagne entered on a B-2 tourist visa, a non-immigrant visa for temporary travel to the United States.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Mar. 2026
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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
Adjective
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Kansas City will go from springlike warmth to winter fast as a powerful storm sweeps through Sunday, bringing damaging winds, a rapid temperature plunge with flash-freeze risk, and a quick burst of snow that could cut visibility, according to the National Weather Service.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2026
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Micron, along with flash-storage companies Western Digital and Seagate Technology, were some of the best-performing stocks in the S&P 500 last year.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In a brief telephone interview with The Associated Press ahead of talks in Ankara with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Anand stressed Canada's priority was the de-escalation of the conflict and the protection of civilians.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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For a brief moment, under pressure from progressive politicians and activist groups, even parts of the KGB archives were opened to the public.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But even the veteran coach had to pause when asked about a derivative of culture, borne out of the newly transient nature of college basketball.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 2026
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For mayors to be included, cities must pass an ordinance electing to participate in the STAR bond district and must separately pledge a portion of the local sales, use or transient guest tax revenue to paying down the STAR bond debt.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Of those, Resar and Passley may prove to be the most dangerous in the passing game this season.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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Smith finished with his fewest passing yards (3,025) as a full-time starting quarterback since 2014.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Georgia also has a tradition of small-batch, noncommercial production that fits with an ephemeral product like the wine, which effectively goes extinct by the end of the season.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2026
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By Melissa Clark The New York Times With so little seasonal produce to work with in late winter, the sunshine hues of ephemeral citrus like bergamots, kumquats and Seville oranges can inspire a particular joy.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Assuming the conflict is resolved over the coming weeks, the spike in oil will likely prove transitory, with Brent trading back down to the forward curve strip price of around $65, according to Chris Senyek at Wolfe Research.—
Bloomberg Wire,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Mar. 2026
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At least some traders now seem to be treating tariff talk as a transitory headline risk rather than the start of a lasting policy shift.—
Tracy Alloway,
Bloomberg,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Deciduous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deciduous. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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