short-lived
adjective
ˈshȯrt-ˈlivd 
also
-ˈlīvd
: not living or lasting long
short-lived insects
short-lived joy
Examples of short-lived in a Sentence
the skier's triumph turned out to be short-lived, as the next competitor bested her time
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But given the report covered the years 2022 to 2024, many equity researchers fear the gains may be short-lived.
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Anil Oza, STAT, 29 Apr. 2026
But the unity appears short-lived.
—Raf Sanchez, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026
The tornado was also short-lived, lifting about a minute later after traveling about 475 feet.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
The honeymoon proved to be short-lived.
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Anil Oza, STAT, 29 Apr. 2026
But the unity appears short-lived.
—Raf Sanchez, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026
The tornado was also short-lived, lifting about a minute later after traveling about 475 feet.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
The honeymoon proved to be short-lived.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for short-lived
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“Short-lived.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short-lived. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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