impermanence
noun
im·per·ma·nence
(ˌ)im-ˈpər-mə-nən(t)s 
-ˈpərm-
: the quality or state of being impermanent
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the ancient Roman ruins are a telling reminder of the impermanence of even the grandest man-made constructions
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This inherent impermanence makes tariffs totally ineffective at driving long-term corporate decision-making regarding where to locate facilities and jobs.
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
In each of these works, Sugimoto expresses his lifelong existential investigation of permanence and impermanence, of what is and is not real, of form and emptiness, and in doing so his works of art capturie the unimaginable and the unseen.
—Tom Teicholz, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
In this teeming Indian metropolis, only impermanence is permanent.
—Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 Nov. 2024
Known for her evocative, atmospheric compositions, her practice emphasizes fluidity, texture and organic forms, creating a sense of movement and impermanence that mirrors the ever-changing environment.
—Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
In each of these works, Sugimoto expresses his lifelong existential investigation of permanence and impermanence, of what is and is not real, of form and emptiness, and in doing so his works of art capturie the unimaginable and the unseen.
—Tom Teicholz, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
In this teeming Indian metropolis, only impermanence is permanent.
—Peter Rainer, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 Nov. 2024
Known for her evocative, atmospheric compositions, her practice emphasizes fluidity, texture and organic forms, creating a sense of movement and impermanence that mirrors the ever-changing environment.
—Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Impermanence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impermanence. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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impermanence
noun
im·per·ma·nence
(ˈ)im-ˈpərm(-ə)-nən(t)s
: the quality or state of being impermanent
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