Synonyms of ephemera

ephemera

noun

as in curiosa

things that are important or useful for only a short time; items that were not meant to have lasting value

—usually plural

He has a large collection of old menus and other ephemera.

Related Words

• curiosa
• exotic
• rarity
• curio
• virtu
• oddity
• oddment
• curiosity
• found object
• marvel
• objet d'art
• wonder
• rara avis
• prodigy
• anomaly
• objet trouvé
• rare bird
• abnormality
• mutant
• mutation
• monster
• freak
• malformation
• monstrosity

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ephemera

Twins Jason and Marcus Luna, in identical outfits, each preside over an office set with two desk carrels, two vintage computers, two swivel chairs, and other generic office ephemera. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 July 2026

The exhibition also includes photographs and personal ephemera from people close to the artist, including his last girlfriend, Kelle Inman. — Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026

An exhibition last year of drawings and ephemera from the making of the Fox Trot Carousel reminded people about the carousel, Lusk said. — ABC News, 26 June 2026

An additional community conversation as part of the History Belongs to All of Us series will focus on bicentennial ephemera and will be held at noon July 25. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026