as in brief
lasting only for a short time
the skier's triumph turned out to be short-lived, as the next competitor bested her time
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Recent Examples of short-lived
This time was short-lived, Tarango said.
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Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 20 June 2026
But with a narrow majority, his time in the role was volatile — and short-lived.
—Zak Hudak, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Although fad diets and weight-loss programs promise fast results, the payoff is often short-lived.
—Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 19 June 2026
Interestingly, Netflix had picked France as its testing ground for its first linear channel (named Direct) back in 2020 but the experiment was short-lived.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for short-lived
Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 20 June 2026
But with a narrow majority, his time in the role was volatile — and short-lived.
—Zak Hudak, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Although fad diets and weight-loss programs promise fast results, the payoff is often short-lived.
—Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 19 June 2026
Interestingly, Netflix had picked France as its testing ground for its first linear channel (named Direct) back in 2020 but the experiment was short-lived.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for short-lived
Recent Examples of Synonyms for short-lived
Adjective
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For a team that began the season with off days coming at a premium, a brief stretch with two open dates is a respite from the wear and tear of a long season.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
25 June 2026
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So far, operations have run relatively smooth, save for a brief power outage that led to a pretzel shortage.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Adjective
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Generally, ozone nanobubbling is effective as a temporary solution for algae blooms.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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The damage hasn't affected game day experiences—but stadium leaders say the temporary fix won't last forever.—
Ubah Ali,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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In fact, the weather service said that more than 50% of flash-flood deaths happen in vehicles driven into floodwaters.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Don’t miss Alcopop’s Black Mango Watermelon, Seongju Chamoe and Watermelon Ice Pop; Matcha Latte, with flash-frozen local herbs and a hand-cut ice diamond; and Journey, a concoction that maps a tomato’s global odyssey.—
Melinda Sheckells,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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In a city celebrated for artworks that have survived for centuries, this installation was very nearly too transient.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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The true horizon of value creation requires a longer-term play—one that prioritizes physical AI and hardware-heavy infrastructure over the transient cycles of digital-only applications.—
Alexandra Vidyuk,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The Krewe of Gemini, a Mardi Gras organization in the Shreveport-Bossier community of which Watson, his wife and one of their daughters were members, also mourned his passing Wednesday.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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Moore was a consistent presence for Young in the passing game during OTAs with McMillan (foot) sidelined.—
Mike Kaye
June 16,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
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To Baker Mayfield, the victories were fleeting.—
Rick Stroud,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
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Costume designers and Reid reinvent Lestat’s look with punk, goth and 18th century flourishes as the series explores his hunger for validation and self-knowledge rather than simple, fleeting fame.—
Precious Fondren,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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To ensure that peonies bloom to their full potential, here are peony expert recommendations for fertilizing peonies, as well as other tips to extend the blooming season of these gorgeous yet ephemeral flowers.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
12 June 2026
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These parts of the outback are known for cracking clay plains, ephemeral waterways, scorching summers and dramatic cycling between drought and flood.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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“Short-lived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/short-lived. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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