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 Problem With Your Refrigerator Door Many refrigerators are engineered with door bins as a design feature, but that doesn't mean they're meant for perishable items.
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Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 19 Apr. 2026
The end goal is more sales of perishable food and less product ending up in landfills.
—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
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Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 19 Apr. 2026
The end goal is more sales of perishable food and less product ending up in landfills.
—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
See All Example Sentences for perishable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perishable
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These conditions have fueled widespread reports of labor exploitation, environmental damage and violent disputes over territory, while mercury contamination from gold extraction has posed serious risks to indigenous communities and fragile ecosystems.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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Installations create striking contrasts between fragile glass and living plants, a hallmark of Chihuly’s large-scale outdoor works.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That's because the edges of your vision are more sensitive to light.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
3 May 2026
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Dick and Tweety became a formidable team in running Camp Mystic – he the unquestioned leader who oversaw all operations and she the sensitive surrogate mother for campers.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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While discussing the delicate tone of the show and its balance of being a satire on the Hollywood movie business and a love letter to chasing your dream, Cretton said the creative team focused on character to find their way.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2026
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Also on view are selections from the Macchia series, known for bold color combinations and ruffled edges, and the delicate Seaforms, which evoke underwater life through translucent layers of glass.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Pachysandra beds that have been stressed by winter, too much sun, drought, insects, or overcrowding are more susceptible to this fungal disease.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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While many big companies hedge currency to try and insulate themselves or push more sales overseas, smaller businesses are often more susceptible to the turbulence.—
Matt Sedensky,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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That combination of curiosity and lack of awareness or sense of danger makes this age group particularly vulnerable.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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Villa can be vulnerable to cheap giveaways in midfield, so Emery moved Morgan Rogers alongside Watkins up front and in the inside-right channel, higher upfield and not in central or deep positions where he can be swarmed.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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“Perishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perishable. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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