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
Amazon also offers a Freshness Guarantee, meaning that perishable items with the Freshness Guarantee badge will arrive as expected.
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Ryley Amond, CNBC, 27 May 2026
This is a highly perishable variety with a floral, tropical flavor—almost like a combination of honeydew and cantaloupe, but subtler—so use it quickly after buying.
—Joanna Sciarrino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
Shortened Shelf Life Watermelons are relatively perishable fruits that require proper storage conditions to maintain their quality.
—Aksha Mittapalli, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2026
Yet these more perishable materials present a challenge for modern archaeologists.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
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Ryley Amond, CNBC, 27 May 2026
This is a highly perishable variety with a floral, tropical flavor—almost like a combination of honeydew and cantaloupe, but subtler—so use it quickly after buying.
—Joanna Sciarrino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
Shortened Shelf Life Watermelons are relatively perishable fruits that require proper storage conditions to maintain their quality.
—Aksha Mittapalli, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2026
Yet these more perishable materials present a challenge for modern archaeologists.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perishable
Adjective
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When students learn new information, the memory is fragile and the brain needs a pause from additional cognitive demands, according to the pediatric association.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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The fierce woman who always wore black, who could light up a room with her sly jokes and smoky laughter, grew quieter and more fragile after losing her lover.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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International migration has long been a sensitive issue in Europe, as nations grapple with an aging population and increasing anti-foreigner sentiment.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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International migration has long been a sensitive issue in Europe, as nations grapple with an aging population and increasing anti-foreigner sentiment.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
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This is a delicate and dicey subject to even bring up, since the industry right now is in the grip of multiple perceptions and anxieties about what AI portends for the future of entertainment.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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But as the djinn becomes embodied, the delicate balance between the real and the supernatural starts to falter.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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Another potential area of concern is that, because copper levels in the body are tightly regulated, excessive supplementation could theoretically contribute to toxicity or interfere with other minerals in susceptible individuals.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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While familiar favorites such as peaches, plums, cherries, apricots, and nectarines fall into the stone fruit category, some are more susceptible to pests and diseases than others.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
13 June 2026
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Much of his speech and remarks from other officials speaking at the convention Friday focused on party unity after a bruising primary season, where Democrats are hoping to capitalize on what could be a vulnerable year for Republicans.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 June 2026
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Is the balance sheet built to absorb volatility or vulnerable to it?—
Richard Polgar,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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“Perishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perishable. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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