as in temporary
lasting only for a short time
he chose not to fret about the deciduous discomforts of his existence
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Winterberry
Botanical name: Ilex verticillata
Sun exposure: Full sun to part shade
Soil type: Moist, acidic
This deciduous holly has the most beautiful berries that persist all winter long.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
The viewing period doesn't last long, as deciduous trees are normally bare by late November, said the park system.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Sep. 2024
In addition to its sheer number of trees, many of them deciduous, the towns that make up New England truly embrace the fall season with cider donuts, U-Pick apple orchards, and maple syrup everything.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2024
Even a deciduous tree can suffer injury or death to part of the root system if conditions are too dry in the winter.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
The viewing period doesn't last long, as deciduous trees are normally bare by late November, said the park system.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Sep. 2024
In addition to its sheer number of trees, many of them deciduous, the towns that make up New England truly embrace the fall season with cider donuts, U-Pick apple orchards, and maple syrup everything.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2024
Even a deciduous tree can suffer injury or death to part of the root system if conditions are too dry in the winter.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deciduous
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For retirees, moderate drinking may provide a temporary means to cope with the loss of structure and identity associated with leaving the workforce.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Cannon, who was assigned to oversee the documents case, issued a temporary order last week that temporarily blocked the Justice Department from making the report public, after which a federal appeals court declined to stop its release.Robert Legare, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2025
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The German figures come a day before the scheduled release of flash inflation data for the euro area, which will be closely watched by investors for guidance on the odds of another interest rate cut from the European Central Bank.Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2024
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Residents who live near the intersection where the accident occurred said the flash mobs of street takeovers have become weekly occurrences in their neighborhood.Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2022
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The pair exchanged a few words during the brief interaction.Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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Firefighters made some progress against ongoing fires overnight to Saturday morning, thanks to a brief reprieve from gusty winds.Emma Bowman, NPR, 12 Jan. 2025
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These direct-to-consumer moves, which will continue into the new year, bring her brand’s Latin heritage and artisanal craftsmanship to life in both permanent and transient, experiential retail formats.Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 7 Jan. 2025
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Built around a large neodymium iron boron magnet, the 40mm diameter drivers have a wide dynamic range and nimble transient response.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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With each passing year, Michaels has added to his list of oracular pronouncements.Susan Morrison, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
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Despite playing in one more game this season, he's thrown for nearly 300 fewer passing yards and has thrown five more interceptions.Ryan Morik, Fox News, 11 Jan. 2025
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His emphasis on crafting content with lasting impact offers a refreshing alternative to the ephemeral nature of much digital content. 10.Ian Shepherd, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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The author was especially adept at conjuring the bone-deep satisfaction of another ephemeral experience: preparing and consuming food that drew on Black American culinary traditions.Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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On the upside, Prestige Economics expects any acceleration in the December year-on-year total or core CPI rate would likely be transitory, with lower year-on-year inflation rates in Q2 2025 due to base effects.Jason Schenker, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Popular on Variety The hour plays like a transitory modern version of an old-school Christmas variety special, with each of the guests prompted to loudly sing along to classic holiday tracks as well as their own biggest hits.Chris Willman, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Deciduous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deciduous. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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