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.
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Recent Examples of ephemera
The idea is to show ephemera that is beaten and weathered, says Worthington.
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Siran Babayan, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Yet, even correcting for the culture’s insatiable thirst for Beatles ephemera, or that the interview will be forever shrouded in grief because of its tragic timing, this particular facet of the group’s history hardly demands a cinematic treatment.
—Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
The collection includes handwritten lyrics, personal letters, photographs, books and other ephemera, many of which haven’t been shown publicly.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 7 May 2026
The fourth and final sale includes literature, memorabilia, and personal ephemera.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2026
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Siran Babayan, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Yet, even correcting for the culture’s insatiable thirst for Beatles ephemera, or that the interview will be forever shrouded in grief because of its tragic timing, this particular facet of the group’s history hardly demands a cinematic treatment.
—Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
The collection includes handwritten lyrics, personal letters, photographs, books and other ephemera, many of which haven’t been shown publicly.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 7 May 2026
The fourth and final sale includes literature, memorabilia, and personal ephemera.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ephemera
Noun
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At least the pedals aren’t awkwardly offset, unlike many Italian exotics of this era.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
18 May 2026
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Here are my picks and exotics for the 2026 Kentucky Oaks. 2026 Kentucky Oaks Day Betting Card Race 8: $5 to Win on #2 French Fiction. Race 9: $5 to Win and Place on #8 Corporate Power ($10 total bet).—
Geoff Clark OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Millions of Americans treated college not as a rarity, but as a natural stepping stone into the world of cubicles and six-figure salaries.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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But the Lamborghini Miura may be ultimate finger on the pulse, not just for its heritage or rarity, but for its democratization.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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From room to room walls are covered in blue block prints or hot-pink illustrations of pear trees, while floors are scattered with artisanal rugs and a collection of curios—a rooster statue, a floral dress form—is hidden all over.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Their efforts coincided with the advent of motoring vacations in the United States and iconic roadside services like diners, motor lodges, service stations and curio shops.—
Joe Yogerst,
CNN Money,
27 May 2026
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“Ephemera.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ephemera. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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