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
So for something to be that photographic and feel that ephemeral feels like the perfect way to do that moment.
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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 1 Mar. 2025
Gagné creates an ephemeral, dreamlike state that beautifully weaves all the narrative threads together throughout the hour.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
Snapchat, meanwhile, exposed teens to risky interactions due to its ephemeral messaging, which fosters intimate but potentially unsafe connections.
—Abdulmalik Alluhidan, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
They’re not limited to Southern California, though; for more info on possible places these awesome, ephemeral displays might appear in 2025, check out the nonprofit Theodore Payne Foundation.
—Outside Online, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ephemeral
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Don’t let the lack of flash fool you — this guy is the real deal.—
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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.—
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The Supreme Court on Monday tossed out a temporary restraining order that blocked Trump from using the Alien Enemies Act to remove any more noncitizens who are in U.S. custody.—
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The crash, which involved multiple vehicles, prompted a temporary shutdown of the interstate as first responders arrived on scene.—
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The last two pictures, Trump and Harris, are displayed without biographies, though each has a brief one on the gallery’s website, theyalsoran.com.—
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Notably, economic activity may see a brief improvement as companies and consumers move in advance of the tariffs.—
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Statistics on homelessness are fluid because the population is transient and tends to distrust outreach workers.—
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And even if that’s the case, our fantasies can be transient.—
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People quickly adapt to new financial circumstances, so while receiving money may bring temporary joy, the effect is fleeting.—
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Whether leading a small team or a global enterprise, the principles of clear communication, team development, humility, resilience, and discipline will take leaders further than any fleeting trend.—
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With each passing year, those trees grew more enormous.—
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Needless to say, the quality of Lucasfilm's in-house animation work only goes up with each passing year.—
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In her ideal world, everyone would have a transitory object at home.—
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Others point to the fact that while the drugs are promising, their impact may be transitory.—
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The benefits of being a statesman, analysts say, can be evanescent if domestic woes keep piling up.—
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The benefits of being a statesman, analysts say, can be evanescent if domestic woes keep piling up.—
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“Ephemeral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ephemeral. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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