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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According to the text of the current agreement, the most sensitive nuclear issues are not yet agreed to on paper.—
Quinn Scanlan,
ABC News,
21 June 2026
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Just last month, an attack on Canvas, a software used in schools and colleges, put thousands of students at risk by exposing sensitive information.—
Taylor Croft,
AJC.com,
21 June 2026
Adjective
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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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Tomatoes are susceptible to numerous diseases and environmental challenges that can impact plant growth and fruit production.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
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Wood’s career was derailed by injuries, leading to worries of hard throwers being susceptible to blowing out pitching arms.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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McGarry, while supportive of the county's initial steps, remains skeptical that the ordinance goes far enough to protect the most vulnerable residents.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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So, to see an Asian woman being vulnerable and trying to put herself out there, even though she's been hurt and has trust issues.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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“Perishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perishable. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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