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
Waller expects tariffs to push prices up this year, but any effect on the economy will be short-lived due to the absence of federal stimulus.
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Joseph Zeballos-Roig, Quartz, 2 June 2025
An analysis from the Washington Post found the Trump administration has announced new or revised tariff polices more than 50 times since taking office, though many of the moves were short-lived.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 2 June 2025
Key News Yesterday’s enthusiasm was short-lived as the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit stated that tariffs can remain in place while the US Court of International Trade’s decision that tariffs weren’t imposed legally is appealed.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
War is horrific — where far too many civilians suffer — which is why even though Hamas launched wars against Israel in 2008, 2012, 2014, 2018, and 2021, the wars were short-lived.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 29 May 2025
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Joseph Zeballos-Roig, Quartz, 2 June 2025
An analysis from the Washington Post found the Trump administration has announced new or revised tariff polices more than 50 times since taking office, though many of the moves were short-lived.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 2 June 2025
Key News Yesterday’s enthusiasm was short-lived as the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit stated that tariffs can remain in place while the US Court of International Trade’s decision that tariffs weren’t imposed legally is appealed.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
War is horrific — where far too many civilians suffer — which is why even though Hamas launched wars against Israel in 2008, 2012, 2014, 2018, and 2021, the wars were short-lived.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for short-lived
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Peyton Manning Doesn't Hold Back About Aaron Rodgers Amid Steelers Rumors During an appearance on 93.7 The Fan, Marino revealed some brief thoughts on Rodgers and the Steelers.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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The private residence was used for a brief exterior shot only in the movie.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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The aerospace giant's stock performance reflects this pattern: initial volatility followed by sustained gains as markets recognize the underlying strength of the business model and the temporary nature of most trade disruptions.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The judge also set a hearing on a request for a temporary restraining order for June 13 at the federal courthouse in Denver.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
7 June 2025
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Don’t let the lack of flash fool you — this guy is the real deal.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
The Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2025
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The German figures come a day before the scheduled release of flash inflation data for the euro area, which will be closely watched by investors for guidance on the odds of another interest rate cut from the European Central Bank.—
Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2024
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And so happiness by nature is meant to be transient.—
Jess Cording,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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The Pacific Northwest has long had some of the highest cremation rates in the country, in part because its residents tend to be less religious and more transient.—
Susan Shain,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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With each passing year, the anniversaries of key events in World War II serve as a reminder of our slow loss of a great generation of Americans.—
Medianews Group,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2025
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Recognized this year by TIME Magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential People, Snoop Dogg’s legacy continues to grow with each passing year.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
29 May 2025
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Between farewells and fleeting moments, Danielius embraces the present — immersing himself in the town one last time before finally letting go.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
3 June 2025
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For a fleeting moment in March, the Facebook page of Yojani, a Venezuelan migrant whose last name is withheld for her security, looked like a recap of a family vacation.—
Whitney Eulich,
Christian Science Monitor,
2 June 2025
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Episodes of natural selection are sometimes ephemeral, and evidence of them vanishes from our genomes when the selective pressures subside or when populations mix.—
Kermit Pattison,
Scientific American,
20 May 2025
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Build ephemeral content tools (think generative UX/design, chatbots, auto summaries, etc.) to allow readers to engage in personal ways.—
Dan Gardner,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Short-lived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/short-lived. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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