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
Always keep your emergency kit stocked with an array of non-perishable foods.
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Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026
Yet these more perishable materials present a challenge for modern archaeologists.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
Once cooked, they should be handled with care like any other perishable food.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
Until those fees are paid, owners may only remove essential items such as cash, a checkbook, a driver’s license, perishable goods, medication and tools needed for work.
—Mike Stunson, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
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Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 1 May 2026
Yet these more perishable materials present a challenge for modern archaeologists.
—Literary Hub, 1 May 2026
Once cooked, they should be handled with care like any other perishable food.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
Until those fees are paid, owners may only remove essential items such as cash, a checkbook, a driver’s license, perishable goods, medication and tools needed for work.
—Mike Stunson, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for perishable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perishable
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Proteins, which are made up of sequences of amino acids, are more robust than ancient DNA, a fragile molecule that degrades relatively easily.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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The trouble was that the British economy was fragile—most mortgages in the UK at the time had variable rates, so raising interest rates would devastate British homeowners.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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The film opens with its shy, sensitive twentysomething protagonist, Bear, struggling to confess his feelings for his childhood friend, Nikki.—
Alex Barasch,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Under Xi's predecessor, Hu Jintao, China was more focused on economic integration and more sensitive to its international reputation, said Genser, who helped win another activist's freedom in 2007.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Weightless drama brings sheer layers and kinetic textures to the forefront with drama by utilizing delicate trims and soft frill details.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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Nothing, though, is more delicate and dangerous than switching goalies.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Fruit trees such as peaches, nectarines, and apricots are particularly susceptible to early frost damage.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
10 May 2026
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The plaintiff, Brian Keim, alleged that Trader Joe's made some customers susceptible to identity theft because some stores printed transaction receipts that included the first six and last four digits of customers' credit or debit card numbers, according to filings.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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The Giants must capitalize with early wins against vulnerable opponents this fall to set a promising course in John Harbaugh’s first season as head coach.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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In addition to these external influences, Dini emphasized that long-term domestic instability has left Somalia’s coastline vulnerable, weakening local institutions and lowering the risks for pirate networks.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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“Perishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perishable. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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