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
See All Example Sentences for perishable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perishable
Adjective
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The latest claims come after a week of tit-for-tat strikes that strained an already fragile ceasefire reached in April.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
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Named for privateer Jean Lafitte, who aided American forces during the War of 1812, the park preserves cultural traditions alongside fragile ecosystems.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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In a chat with Mica, George apologized for not being sensitive to her feelings following the recoupling.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
7 June 2026
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These burn areas create barriers around villages, headwaters and sensitive sites, protecting them from wildfires during peak drought.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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Actually making this happen is a delicate process.—
Bella Webb,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
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Decent, albeit a bit soggy and delicate in flavor.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
11 June 2026
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Yuzu is also susceptible to fungal diseases, such as root rot.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
7 June 2026
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But gorillas are thought to be very susceptible to Ebola -– by some estimates 98% of gorillas who get Ebola die from the virus and it's already reduced the global gorilla population by approximately one-third.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
6 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 14 Jun. 2026.
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