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short-lived

[shawrt-lahyvd, -livd] / ˈʃɔrtˈlaɪvd, -ˈlɪvd /
ADJECTIVE
not around for long
Synonyms
STRONGEST
brief ephemeral fleeting momentary short-term temporary transitory
WEAK
deciduous evanescent fly-by-night fugacious fugitive gone in a heartbeat impermanent of short duration over in a heartbeat passing quick short short-haul short-run transient
Antonyms
STRONGEST
enduring lasting lengthy long long-lived permanent perpetual
WEAK
ethereal

Example Sentences

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Short-lived pollutants play a critical role in global warming.

From Science Daily • Nov. 18, 2024

Short-lived radioactive aluminum in its interior could have provided a heat source powerful enough to keep water liquid.

From Science Magazine • Sep. 24, 2023

Short-lived isotopes, by definition, do not survive long and are rare in the universe.

From Salon • Nov. 26, 2022

Short-lived Teresa dissipated Saturday after persisting for just a few days.

From Scientific American • Sep. 27, 2021

Short-lived as was their escapade, it filled the heart of England with alarm.

From Speeches from the Dock, Part I by Various

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