as in flash
lasting only for a short time
the autumnal blaze of colors is always to be treasured, all the more so because it is so ephemeral
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Recent Examples of ephemeral
This delight at lifeforms at once so ancient, dainty and ephemeral colors the Mira Stella universe.
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Lily Templeton, WWD, 26 Sep. 2024
The legacy-building was set in motion by Elizabeth Peabody herself, who doggedly transcribed the group’s conversations when Fuller worried that talk was too ephemeral to make a historical impact.
—Francesca Wade, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
His emphasis on crafting content with lasting impact offers a refreshing alternative to the ephemeral nature of much digital content.
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—Ian Shepherd, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
The author was especially adept at conjuring the bone-deep satisfaction of another ephemeral experience: preparing and consuming food that drew on Black American culinary traditions.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Lily Templeton, WWD, 26 Sep. 2024
The legacy-building was set in motion by Elizabeth Peabody herself, who doggedly transcribed the group’s conversations when Fuller worried that talk was too ephemeral to make a historical impact.
—Francesca Wade, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
His emphasis on crafting content with lasting impact offers a refreshing alternative to the ephemeral nature of much digital content.
10.
—Ian Shepherd, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
The author was especially adept at conjuring the bone-deep satisfaction of another ephemeral experience: preparing and consuming food that drew on Black American culinary traditions.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ephemeral
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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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Residents who live near the intersection where the accident occurred said the flash mobs of street takeovers have become weekly occurrences in their neighborhood.—
Nathan Solis,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2022
Adjective
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The questions now are whether the extension will be temporary or permanent and what modifications in the tax law Congress could make along the way.—
Bruce Brumberg,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Frank Bonanno’s latest puts an Italian spin on dumplings Recipe: An Orange marmalade to make Paddington proud Politics DOGE notches courtroom wins as Elon Musk crusades to slash federal government DOGE critics are failing to obtain temporary restraining orders.—
The Denver Post,
The Denver Post,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The first Elam ending finish was great, giving us a dramatic (and brief) fix to the All-Star Game’s erosion.—
Zach Harper,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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The scripted description of the library was very brief, with just one interesting detail — during installation, the new shelves opened up, like a flower.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Revenue from the hotel room tax known as transient occupancy tax or TOT increased from $19.1 million to $19.7 million, or 3%.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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The environment, lifestyle changes, and short-term fluctuations such as transient illnesses or restless sleep impact that day and the following two weeks!—
Luciana Paulise,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Challenges are fleeting, and perseverance and consistency through adversity often lead to long-term success.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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In the ever-evolving landscape of e-commerce, Woot stands out with its unique model of fleeting deals and substantial discounts.—
Gabriela Vatu,
PCMAG,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Most countries agreed in the 2015 Paris Agreement to try to limit global warming to under 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit), and ideally keep warming below 1.5C. That goal slips further from possibility with every passing year of continuing fossil fuel emissions, says Burgess.—
Alejandra Borunda,
NPR,
12 Feb. 2025
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Havertz continues his movement… … and presses Kinsky while blocking the passing lane back to Dragusin.—
Ahmed Walid,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Some Republican economists also dismissed the idea that the fiscal stimulus would be inflationary, and financial markets suggested that investors believed that inflation would be transitory.—
Jason Furman,
Foreign Affairs,
10 Feb. 2025
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His administration's efforts to characterize inflation as 'temporary' or 'transitory' in 2021 may have been technically correct, in the sense that the rate of inflation has come down from its heights following the pandemic.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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The finished product is bright and evanescent, sweet but not too sweet, celebratory, fun, and delicious.—
Erik Ofgang,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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Sketches and blackouts are often evanescent, like an idea sketched on a cocktail napkin; some last only a few seconds yet might have been fiendishly complicated to prepare and execute.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
20 July 2023
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