as in fragile
likely to spoil or decay quickly; not likely to stay fresh for a long time if not eaten or used
Don't buy large amounts of perishable foods like produce before you leave for vacation.
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Recent Examples of perishable
The end goal is more sales of perishable food and less product ending up in landfills.
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Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
The loss of electricity caused the loss of perishable foods.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
The Readymades, then, were as perishable as the objects used to make them, which was always part of Duchamp’s intent.
—Howard Halle, ARTnews.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Because eggs are perishable, they should be kept chilled at all times.
—Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
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Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2026
The loss of electricity caused the loss of perishable foods.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
The Readymades, then, were as perishable as the objects used to make them, which was always part of Duchamp’s intent.
—Howard Halle, ARTnews.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Because eggs are perishable, they should be kept chilled at all times.
—Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for perishable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perishable
Adjective
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The discussions follow last Tuesday’s historic meeting between Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter and Lebanese Ambassador Nada Hamadeh, attended by Rubio, which were the first direct negotiations between the two countries in decades and resulted in the agreement for a fragile 10-day ceasefire.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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Israel and Lebanon are due to begin a second round of peace talks Thursday, as the Israeli military and Iranian-backed Hezbollah accuse each other of breaching their fragile ceasefire.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This was essentially a copy of the main laser beam, used as a sensitive probe to detect tiny fluctuations that the main system couldn’t easily see.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Apr. 2026
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Berries, leafy greens, and other fresh fruits and vegetables are also particularly sensitive to temperature fluctuations.—
Bridget Shirvell,
Martha Stewart,
19 Apr. 2026
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Here, chef Ishan interprets familiar flavours afresh, turning guavas into a delicate cheesecake, jackfruit into nihari, and charred melon into carpaccio.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The famous lookalike style is known for its two-tone cap-toe and delicate bow accent, and this Quince version features the same details.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Just like any living creature, trees are susceptible to diseases.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
18 Apr. 2026
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Because there’s something about Toni Collette as a charismatic cult leader offering you a framework for your rage that feels like something Mae Martin would be susceptible to.—
Brittany Delay,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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All these species are far more vulnerable to a hook because of FFS.—
Mike McFeely,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
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The tracks are more vulnerable, biting, and self-aware than ever, and in some cases, feature lyrics pulled right out of Hjelt’s diary.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Perishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perishable. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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