Synonyms of transience

transience

noun

ˈtran(t)-sh(ē-)ən(t)s 

as in shortness

the state or quality of lasting only for a short time

the transience of spring in northern climates means residents get to enjoy temperate weather only briefly before the heat and humidity of summer set in

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shortness
• impermanence
• temporariness
• transiency
• ephemerality
• transitoriness
• evanescence
• fleetingness
• impermanency
• momentariness
• fugitiveness
• brevity

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• permanence
• endurance
• continuation
• continuance
• permanency
• longevity

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of transience

This transience helps The Darling stay fresh, allowing guests to engage with works at the cutting-edge of the Danish art scene. — Stephanie Gavan, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026

The bond between [the lead characters] is a prism through which to experience both the transience and the permanence of what matters most to us in life. — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026

Almost 40 years after the movie charmed both critics and viewers, Stand by Me continues to remind audiences of the transience of youth and the importance of friends. — Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025

Little Amélie is both astonished by the beauty of the natural world and increasingly aware of its transience. — Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor, 17 Dec. 2025