as in flash
lasting only for a short time
beauty that is as evanescent as a rainbow
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Recent Examples of evanescent
Or something perhaps deeper and more difficult but not quite so evanescent? Attendance declines have made this question more urgent.
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Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2023
More often, though, the new songs are evanescent.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Nov. 2022
On the plus side are our memories, which elevate the evanescent pleasure of the meal to the longer-term reward of enjoyment.
—Arthur C. Brooks, The Atlantic, 24 Nov. 2022
Still another is for people and institutions to realize that cancellation mobs are often powerless and evanescent (and unmerited), a fearsome tide from far off that recedes to nothing closer to shore, and simply wait them out before acting rashly.
—Jack Butler, National Review, 26 Aug. 2021
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Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2023
More often, though, the new songs are evanescent.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Nov. 2022
On the plus side are our memories, which elevate the evanescent pleasure of the meal to the longer-term reward of enjoyment.
—Arthur C. Brooks, The Atlantic, 24 Nov. 2022
Still another is for people and institutions to realize that cancellation mobs are often powerless and evanescent (and unmerited), a fearsome tide from far off that recedes to nothing closer to shore, and simply wait them out before acting rashly.
—Jack Butler, National Review, 26 Aug. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evanescent
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Don’t let the lack of flash fool you — this guy is the real deal.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
The Mercury News,
3 Mar. 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
Adjective
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Based on specs and my brief time with the phone, this is the biggest drawback.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PC Magazine,
13 May 2025
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Even a brief moment of genuine connection, such as listening without judgment or offering warmth and presence, can encourage a survivor to finally speak.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Fears of a slide back towards authoritarian rule were hardened by a temporary constitution focusing power in his hands.—
Tom Perry,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Venice is already a hub for contemporary art with its international biennale, but SMAC aims to do something that doesn’t exist in the city’s arts landscape: be a kunsthalle, a space that mounts regular temporary exhibitions but isn’t constrained by a specific curatorial focus or theme.—
Catherine Bennett,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2025
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The premise established in Season 1 has Charlie fleeing from the mob, which is another reason for her transient life on the road.—
Nina Metz Chicago Tribune,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2025
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The hotel room fees known as transient occupancy tax or TOT, are anticipated to climb about 2.7% to $17 million.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 May 2025
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But with every passing hour that a patient waits for treatment or for labor to start, the risk of sepsis increases.—
Kavitha Surana,
CNN Money,
12 May 2025
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In many ways, this village felt as if it was frozen in time, only a ringing clocktower bell served as a reminder of every passing hour.—
Daria Bachmann,
Travel + Leisure,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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But they were only meant to be fleeting. Italiano’s predecessor, Thiago Motta, left for Juventus last summer.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Digging deeper, Centric’s intelligence interpreted that evergreen items have longer-lasting appeal than fleeting trends, thus justifying the high white tee price hike.—
Lauren Parker,
Sourcing Journal,
14 May 2025
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Such is the case with Tyla, who wore a Balmain gown made of sand to match 2024's theme of the ephemeral nature of fashion.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
EW.com,
5 May 2025
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The exhibit will showcase items with a focus on themes of transformation, preservation, and fashion's role in capturing the ephemeral nature of beauty.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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Economists who initially expected price increases to be transitory were surprised at inflationary pressures that lingered for years.—
Ana Swanson,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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The Trump administration’s assurance that the American economy will experience a transitory period is a promise greatly supported by America’s leading Technology and Information sector.—
Lawrence Wintermeyer,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Evanescent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evanescent. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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