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
While the preemption ended up being short-lived, speculation about the motives dominated much of the conversation around the call.
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
However, his time as acting mayor was short-lived.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
But that resurgence of the child-friendly clown was also short-lived.
—Time, 30 Oct. 2025
Tua Tagovailoa’s revival will be short-lived against Baltimore’s no-longer-defenseless defense.
—Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 29 Oct. 2025
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
However, his time as acting mayor was short-lived.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
But that resurgence of the child-friendly clown was also short-lived.
—Time, 30 Oct. 2025
Tua Tagovailoa’s revival will be short-lived against Baltimore’s no-longer-defenseless defense.
—Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for short-lived
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And all of that offers a certain salvation, a shelter of sorts from the unjustly brief and linear time we are given.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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There will be a brief history of the Honor Wall and a dedication to the late Dan Foster, a Vietnam veteran who served in the Army and is a cofounder of the Alpine Veterans Wall of Honor.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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However, composite veneers still remain very much a cheaper temporary option and are largely used not only for minor cosmetic changes but also a quick smile makeover.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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Even a one-hour time change can cause temporary misalignment in your sleep-wake cycle.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Campaign ads, showing images of flash-mob robberies, promised voters that harsher penalties would put an end to basic items being locked away in display cases and funnel people repeatedly arrested for drug offenses in treatment.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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And many supermarkets offer bags of flash-frozen cranberries year-round.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Stargazers interested in creating a lasting view of the transient visitors to Earth's sky should check out our guide to observing and photographing comets, along with our roundups of the best cameras and lenses for astrophotography in 2025.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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Chelsea shared on her Instagram Stories that the toddler had developed transient synovitis from a viral infection.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Williams continued to play off-schedule in the passing game Sunday.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Even with returning quarterback Bryce Young underwhelming in the passing game, the Panthers were still able to match last year’s win total in just nine games, moving to 5-4 on the season with a second consecutive victory on the road.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The 17-year-old’s entrance drew the loudest roar, a fleeting spark of hope from a crowd otherwise watching a season fade.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Even the most incredulous of us listened to him describe the visions of fleeting stars that were enchanting enough to swoon the most beautiful people on this poor Earth.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Oct. 2025
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Ariana Grande opted for the ephemeral, metallic dress from the spring 2024 couture show, but opted not to sport the merkin.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
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Leaning into the character’s ephemeral quality, Hawley integrated Elizabeth’s interest in insects through color, textural details and accessories.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Short-lived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/short-lived. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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