short-lived
adjective
ˈshȯrt-ˈlivd 
also
-ˈlīvd
: not living or lasting long
short-lived insects
short-lived joy
Examples of short-lived in a Sentence
the skier's triumph turned out to be short-lived, as the next competitor bested her time
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If Trump’s undisciplined decision making throws the economy into a downturn, his opportunity to Make America Great Again will be short-lived.
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Nolan Finley, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
Some Wall Street analysts argue that Tesla’s sales problems could be short-lived and the company could become much more valuable in the future.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
However, the honeymoon period was short-lived, with federal layoffs taking immediate effect.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Mar. 2025
But beyond that, a butterfly’s life is very short-lived.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 24 Mar. 2025
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Nolan Finley, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
Some Wall Street analysts argue that Tesla’s sales problems could be short-lived and the company could become much more valuable in the future.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
However, the honeymoon period was short-lived, with federal layoffs taking immediate effect.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Mar. 2025
But beyond that, a butterfly’s life is very short-lived.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 24 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for short-lived
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“Short-lived.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short-lived. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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