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as in temporary
intended to last, continue, or serve for a limited time
built an impermanent structure to serve for the archaeologists' living quarters during the dig
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as in flash
lasting only for a short time
a summer romance that was an impermanent fancy, quickly forgotten
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Recent Examples of impermanent
Prior to colonization in 1919, Hutus and Tutsi were impermanent economic class categories, likely determined by the number of cattle individuals owned.
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Anneliese M. Schenk-Day, The Conversation, 5 Apr. 2024
For 20 years, Sinologists have been rightly pointing out the strengths that have helped China avoid pitfalls common to comparable economies and polities, but the pitfalls are still real while the strengths are impermanent.
—Andrew Gilholm, Foreign Affairs, 11 Aug. 2017
Most kids who receive gender-affirming care are treated with impermanent courses of action such as speech therapy, puberty blockers or hormone treatments.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 23 July 2024
The method, which is already a possible penalty in Louisiana, is also impermanent.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 4 June 2024
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Anneliese M. Schenk-Day, The Conversation, 5 Apr. 2024
For 20 years, Sinologists have been rightly pointing out the strengths that have helped China avoid pitfalls common to comparable economies and polities, but the pitfalls are still real while the strengths are impermanent.
—Andrew Gilholm, Foreign Affairs, 11 Aug. 2017
Most kids who receive gender-affirming care are treated with impermanent courses of action such as speech therapy, puberty blockers or hormone treatments.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 23 July 2024
The method, which is already a possible penalty in Louisiana, is also impermanent.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 4 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impermanent
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The twentieth century’s quenching of fire now looks less like a historic victory than a temporary respite.Daniel Immerwahr, The New Yorker, 14 Jan. 2025
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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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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 Federal Trade Commission’s second interim staff report on pharmacy benefit managers found significant price markups for drugs used to treat HIV and cancer.Alex Knapp, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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With the prospect of a special election not finalizing a winner until the summer, the City Council has also opted to temporarily fill the District 3 seat through an interim appointment.Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2025
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Below are brief descriptions and tasting notes on the 12 casks.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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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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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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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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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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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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“Impermanent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impermanent. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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