passing fancy

noun

: a liking that lasts only a short time
a passing fancy for the boy next door

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What began as a passing fancy had become a passion. Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 28 Nov. 2024 Typically, the idea is nothing more than a passing fancy for all but a tiny percentage of Americans who consider it. Lila MacLellan, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2024 Jimmy Butler got his passing fancy on, closing with 22 points and 12 assists. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2022

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“Passing fancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/passing%20fancy. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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