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short-lived

Thesaurus>continuing for less time than usual>short-lived
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CONTINUING FOR LESS TIME THAN USUAL

The tabloids reported on the celeb's short-lived marriage.
Synonyms and examples
short
He received a short jail sentence.
quick
I need to make a quick phone call - I'll be right back.
brief
We had a brief chat this morning.
short and sweetinformal
The business meeting was short and sweet.
momentary
It was just a momentary lapse in judgment - I won't do it again.
fleeting
We had a fleeting glimpse of the sea as we drove down the motorway.
transientformal
The book explores the transient nature of fame.
transitoryformal
Our existence in this world is transitory.
ephemeral
Their alliance, however ephemeral, was important to stabilise the region.
Antonym and example
long
I've been waiting for a long time.
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A short journey, film, etc.continues for less time than usual.

TEMPORARY

I had a few relationships at university, most of which were fairly short-lived.
Synonyms and examples
temporary
This is just a temporary solution.
disposable
I bought a disposable camera at the airport.
makeshift
We built a makeshift shelter under the trees.
provisional
After the war, a provisional government was set up.
interim
This is only an interim solution.
acting
He'll be the acting director until they appoint a permanent one.
Antonym and example
permanent
You must ask for permission to build a permanent structure on your property.
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If something istemporary, it will not last for a long time, or it is not meant to last for a long time.
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