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as in temporary
intended to last, continue, or serve for a limited time
built an impermanent structure to serve for the archaeologists' living quarters during the dig
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as in flash
lasting only for a short time
a summer romance that was an impermanent fancy, quickly forgotten
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Recent Examples of impermanent
The camera drifts, the focus slips, the figures shift; everything onscreen feels fragile and impermanent.
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
By integrating the imperfect and impermanent approach known as wabi-sabi, designer Divya Panwar gave this 732-square-foot apartment in Pune, India, a sensual touch.
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—Anna-Lena Reith, Architectural Digest, 13 Oct. 2024
Most kids who receive gender-affirming care are treated with impermanent courses of action such as speech therapy, puberty blockers or hormone treatments.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 23 July 2024
The method, which is already a possible penalty in Louisiana, is also impermanent.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 4 June 2024
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
By integrating the imperfect and impermanent approach known as wabi-sabi, designer Divya Panwar gave this 732-square-foot apartment in Pune, India, a sensual touch.
5.
—Anna-Lena Reith, Architectural Digest, 13 Oct. 2024
Most kids who receive gender-affirming care are treated with impermanent courses of action such as speech therapy, puberty blockers or hormone treatments.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 23 July 2024
The method, which is already a possible penalty in Louisiana, is also impermanent.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 4 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impermanent
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Putin announced a temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine starting Saturday, citing humanitarian reasons.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Apr. 2025
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Despite the temporary reprieve from the higher tariff rates, the markets are still uncertain about the future of the levies.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Apr. 2025
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Don’t let the lack of flash fool you — this guy is the real deal.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
The Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2025
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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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The fate of Doug Christie Perry’s first decision will determine the fate of Doug Christie, who took over as interim head coach when Mike Brown was fired Dec. 27 after the Kings went 13-18 to start the season.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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This was Memphis’ first playoff game under interim coach Tuomas Iisalo.—
Cliff Brunt,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Apr. 2025
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During a brief news conference, Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad said officials could not take questions, citing the ongoing investigation and pending litigation.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The show had a brief run Off Broadway in 1996, then lived on with a miniature national tour and a beloved cast recording.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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However, for mood disorders, such as bipolar disorder, suicidal ideation can be a transient state, according to Duckworth.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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Investigation is harder, too, when the victims are transient and/or vulnerable, as many of LISK’s victims were.—
Aja Romano,
Vox,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Trump administration’s assurance that the American economy will experience a transitory period is a promise greatly supported by America’s leading Technology and Information sector.—
Lawrence Wintermeyer,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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But on Wednesday, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell labeled the potential effect of tariffs on inflation as likely being short-lived or transitory.—
Medora Lee,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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When Bob sends an encrypted message, his browser connects to the key server and obtains an ephemeral symmetric encryption key.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
3 Apr. 2025
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Kahle, who early on recognized the ephemeral nature of the web, said the rapid deterioration of the living web is a serious threat to historical preservation.—
Emma Bowman,
NPR,
23 Mar. 2025
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No more passing responsibility onto your upstream providers or downstream users.—
Stephanie Domas,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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More funding than ever is being dedicated to better connectivity and more energy, and new projects are sprouting up everywhere with each passing moment.—
Giuseppe Incitti,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Impermanent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impermanent. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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