as in shortness
the state or quality of lasting only for a short time
the temporariness of the job is probably the reason why so few people are applying for it
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as in interim
intended to last, continue, or serve for a limited time
summer workers looking for temporary accommodations in private homes
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as in flash
lasting only for a short time
a temporary lapse of memory
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as in provisional
serving in a position for the time being
the temporary head of the sales division
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Recent Examples of temporariness
Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 7 June 2025
Walmart is also terminating some of its employees in Florida and Texas, Bloomberg reported, after a Supreme Court ruling allowed the Trump administration to end temporary protections for certain migrant groups.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2021
But senators from both parties called the setback temporary, and another vote was expected as soon as Monday.
—Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 10 Aug. 2021
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Adjective
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
Walmart is also terminating some of its employees in Florida and Texas, Bloomberg reported, after a Supreme Court ruling allowed the Trump administration to end temporary protections for certain migrant groups.
—Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
Noun
Two new installations at Storm King For those who have already visited the art center, two new installations, one permanent and the other temporary, offer compelling reasons to return.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2021
But senators from both parties called the setback temporary, and another vote was expected as soon as Monday.
—Todd Spangler, Detroit Free Press, 10 Aug. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for temporariness
Adjective
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With defeat, Ternana stay in the third tier for a second successive season, and the future of interim coach Fabio Liverani remains unknown.—
David Ferrini,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Palestinian Basic Law stipulates that the speaker of the PA’s parliament is to be the interim head of government.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
6 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
Adjective
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Knowledge, in the Bayesian model, is always provisional, a process of updating one’s beliefs in light of new evidence.—
Siddhartha Mukherjee,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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However, all Vision 2030 projects have the same provisional deadline for the end of the decade.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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This is an important step as part of your short-term, medium-term and long-term strategy.—
Srinivas Vadhri,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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For example, a company issuing stablecoins pegged to the US dollar could hold cash or cash-equivalent assets like short-term US government bonds.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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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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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
Adjective
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Others view Western supremacy as not only the source of much ill, but also inevitably transient.—
Abhijnan Rej,
Christian Science Monitor,
11 June 2025
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Police said the suspect was a transient man living in the area and was on probation.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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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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The tall, free-standing treehouses were designed to be folded and moved elsewhere by their inhabitants who, because of the area’s vulnerability to climate change, live a transitory lifestyle.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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Reilly also credits the transitory nature of many residents for making Iowa City so welcoming.—
Diana Lambdin Meyer,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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“Temporariness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temporariness. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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