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
This small deciduous tree's exquisite blossoms show up before the leaves each year.
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Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2025
The horticultural importance of vernalization – cold exposure to induce flowering or other physiological processes – is not restricted to deciduous fruit trees.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 12 Apr. 2025
Remove fruits from nectarines, plums and other deciduous fruit trees planted this year or last.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
In the springtime, pollen from deciduous trees plagues the area.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2025
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Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2025
The horticultural importance of vernalization – cold exposure to induce flowering or other physiological processes – is not restricted to deciduous fruit trees.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 12 Apr. 2025
Remove fruits from nectarines, plums and other deciduous fruit trees planted this year or last.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
In the springtime, pollen from deciduous trees plagues the area.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deciduous
Adjective
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Fears of a slide back towards authoritarian rule were hardened by a temporary constitution focusing power in his hands.—
Tom Perry,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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The 25-year-old singer has gotten a temporary restraining order against her ex-boyfriend and baby Halo’s father due to alleged physical and verbal abuse.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
14 May 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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Just a brief walk from the preserve’s entrance, this unique grotto reveals a stunning 50-foot waterfall cascading into a jade-green pool.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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India is emerging after a brief conflict with Pakistan, with a ceasefire thankfully appearing to hold for now.—
Vasuki Shastry,
Forbes.com,
24 May 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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But with every passing hour that a patient waits for treatment or for labor to start, the risk of sepsis increases.—
Kavitha Surana,
CNN Money,
12 May 2025
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In many ways, this village felt as if it was frozen in time, only a ringing clocktower bell served as a reminder of every passing hour.—
Daria Bachmann,
Travel + Leisure,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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Such is the case with Tyla, who wore a Balmain gown made of sand to match 2024's theme of the ephemeral nature of fashion.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
EW.com,
5 May 2025
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The exhibit will showcase items with a focus on themes of transformation, preservation, and fashion's role in capturing the ephemeral nature of beauty.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Economists who initially expected price increases to be transitory were surprised at inflationary pressures that lingered for years.—
Ana Swanson,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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The Trump administration’s assurance that the American economy will experience a transitory period is a promise greatly supported by America’s leading Technology and Information sector.—
Lawrence Wintermeyer,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Deciduous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deciduous. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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