as in shortness
the state or quality of lasting only for a short time
the evanescence of a rainbow detracts not a whit from its beauty
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of evanescence
Or will the evanescence of your days be marked by the brief spasm of cherry blossoms in bloom?
—
Andrew Van Dam, Washington Post, 16 Feb. 2024
With the evanescence of a lantern, the Serpentine suspension lamp seamlessly balances form and function, the black lines outlining the spokes and profiles of its diffuser cones designed to emphasize the dynamism of its forms.
—Elle Decor Editors, ELLE Decor, 20 Apr. 2023
As a woman fond of sudden disappearance, Converse seemed to insist on her own evanescence, on her right to stay lost.
—Jeremy Lybarger, The New Republic, 24 Apr. 2023
People strolled about, glancing up at the delicate ceiling above their heads and out to the far shore of the basin, where still more of the trees created a distant cloud of frail evanescence.
—Martin Weil, Washington Post, 26 Mar. 2023
See all Example Sentences for evanescence 
Andrew Van Dam, Washington Post, 16 Feb. 2024
With the evanescence of a lantern, the Serpentine suspension lamp seamlessly balances form and function, the black lines outlining the spokes and profiles of its diffuser cones designed to emphasize the dynamism of its forms.
—Elle Decor Editors, ELLE Decor, 20 Apr. 2023
As a woman fond of sudden disappearance, Converse seemed to insist on her own evanescence, on her right to stay lost.
—Jeremy Lybarger, The New Republic, 24 Apr. 2023
People strolled about, glancing up at the delicate ceiling above their heads and out to the far shore of the basin, where still more of the trees created a distant cloud of frail evanescence.
—Martin Weil, Washington Post, 26 Mar. 2023
See all Example Sentences for evanescence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evanescence
Noun
-
The transience of childhood gives way to a permanence that defines adulthood.—
Rick Tumlinson,
Space.com,
23 Jan. 2025
-
But like him, Edwards said, every resident in the city affected by the wildfires is also learning a valuable lesson about the transience of possessions.—
Will Carless,
USA TODAY,
12 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
But as a Zen teacher, Miller has spent decades contemplating the impermanence of life.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA TODAY,
9 Jan. 2025
-
It was established in the wake of World War II to preserve Japanese traditions, revitalize the local economy and strengthen cultural ties between Japan and the U.S. Rooted in the tradition of hanami — viewing flowers in bloom—the event offers a reminder of life’s impermanence.—
Brittany Delay,
The Mercury News,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Perhaps the most beautiful thing about these sweets are their ephemerality.—
Caroline Newton,
Bon Appétit,
12 Dec. 2024
-
But his understanding of the ephemerality of youth lends emotional impact to what might otherwise have been just killer party music.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
3 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
But transiency in the back of the bullpen extends well beyond Woodward’s arrival.—
Dallas News,
Dallas News,
27 July 2022
-
The council will hold a workshop outlining strategies and efforts to remedy homelessness and transiency in the city.—
Laura Groch,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 2021
Thesaurus Entries Near evanescence
Cite this Entry
“Evanescence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evanescence. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share