transient
lasting only a short time; impermanent
Word origin: From Latin transire, to go across or pass.
Transient in a sentence
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The fame of a viral video is usually transient, fading within a week.
The drug produced only transient relief, with symptoms returning within hours of each dose.
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The startup's early growth, impressive as it looked on paper, rested on a blank foundation, for a single lost contract was enough to push the firm to the brink of collapse.
Using “transient” well
Transient means lasting only a short time and impermanent, often emphasizing how quickly something passes. It is the opposite of permanent or enduring.
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equivalent in effect or value to something else
to dull or damage the luster, reputation, or purity of something
needlessly repeating an idea using different words
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