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transience

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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

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brevity,
shortness

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longevity

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“Transience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transience. Accessed 16 May. 2021.

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