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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

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Historical precedent from the Russia-Ukraine conflict suggests price spikes tend to be short lived, they add.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

The latest La Nina episode was relatively weak and short lived, starting in December 2024 and due to enter a neutral phase during the Februady-April period.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

But the celebrations in one Tehran neighborhood were also furtive and short lived to avoid riot police or members of the Basij, a voluntary auxiliary force with the Revolutionary Guards.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

While Fiona's time in the castle was short lived, the 62-year-old left jaws on the floor after her very public run in with fellow traitor, Rachel, when she called her out as a Traitor.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026

But the euphoria proved to be short lived.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

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