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
Also, aim to create year-round appeal by planting about a third to half evergreens with the rest deciduous shrubs and perennials.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 30 May 2025
Some deciduous trees bombard decks with an ultra-fine aerosol of sugars.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 7 June 2025
The elusive predator tends to favor large, forested areas with deciduous trees whose leaves fall off seasonally.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 30 May 2025
The process of breaking dormancy generally refers to deciduous plants, from roses to apple trees, that lose their leaves in the fall or winter.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 12 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for deciduous
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 30 May 2025
Some deciduous trees bombard decks with an ultra-fine aerosol of sugars.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 7 June 2025
The elusive predator tends to favor large, forested areas with deciduous trees whose leaves fall off seasonally.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 30 May 2025
The process of breaking dormancy generally refers to deciduous plants, from roses to apple trees, that lose their leaves in the fall or winter.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 12 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for deciduous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deciduous
Adjective
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Sometimes the sand used for one of these temporary volleyball courts will be given to golf courses or parks or playgrounds.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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The National Weather Service has placed the temporary immigration detention center and Big Cypress National Preserve under a special weather statement until 5:30 p.m., meaning strong wind gusts and possible flooding are imminent.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
13 July 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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Individual games through an 18-week season are so variable that sports books generally don’t offer odds for every single game in a season for more than just a brief moment to create headlines.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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On a brief stakeout at two Duck World establishments, CNBC observed shoppers ranging from rambunctious toddlers to middle-aged tourists.—
Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Its science objectives include understanding the structure and evolution of the universe, mapping the Milky Way and observing transient astronomical events, but it is also set to revolutionize the detection of interstellar objects (ISOs).—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
18 July 2025
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In addition, a report published in 2016 notes that 94% of Latinos under 18 are U.S.-born, and the majority speak fluent English, underscoring that Latinos are not a transient or external group; they are deeply embedded in the American economy, workforce and future.—
Ana Valdez,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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With each passing year, the evidence mounts that 2005 was more good fortune than anything else.—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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With every passing year, evidence can get lost, witnesses can die, memories can fade.—
Dateline NBC,
NBC news,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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As last week’s debate on the sprawling GOP budget bill demonstrated, the two parties have refused to downsize their legislative ambitions to these systematically smaller and more ephemeral majorities.—
Ronald Brownstein,
Twin Cities,
10 July 2025
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The findings offer a compelling response to Crick’s dilemma, reconciling the discordant timescales to explain how ephemeral molecules maintain memories that last a lifetime.—
Ajdina Halilovic,
Wired News,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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Poignant visual metaphors for mortality and the transitory power of the cinematic image abound.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2025
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There’s a transitory nature in a lot of communities, so maybe people don’t feel as invested in them.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2025
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“Deciduous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deciduous. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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