Definitions

here-today-gone-tomorrow

ADJECTIVE

fly-by-night

Synonyms

STRONG

brief cowboy ephemeral passing temporary

WEAK

disreputable dubious evanescent fleeting impermanent irresponsible momentary not to be relied upon not to be trusted questionable shady shifty short-lived slimy slippery treacherous trustless undependable unprofessional unreliable unsure untrustworthy

Antonyms

STRONG

enduring lasting long permanent

WEAK

dependable reliable reputable responsible trustworthy

Example Sentences

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The Federal Trade Commission has a mountain of complaints about consumers being ripped off on stuff purchased impulsively on no-name, here-today-gone-tomorrow sites.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 27, 2022

It’s been a long time since a New York designer displayed real riotous ambition — ambition that doesn’t have anything to do with Instagram or likes or serving here-today-gone-tomorrow desires.

From New York Times • Sep. 9, 2019

Even better, Snapchatters seem to like its here-today-gone-tomorrow ephemerality far more than Facebook and other social media.

From Washington Post • Nov. 16, 2015

These events have descended into a trading opportunity for the here-today-gone-tomorrow brigade with the effect that debate about long-term corporate strategies gets squashed.

From The Guardian • Jul. 23, 2012

There is much tradition too; people stay put and things are made to last�a pleasant contrast to that here-today-gone-tomorrow atmosphere so prevalent in many other parts of our country.

From Time Magazine Archive

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