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ephemeral

[ih-fem-er-uhl] / ɪˈfɛm ər əl /


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And frankly, a film as pleasant but ephemeral as this isn’t going to push democracy any further into the dark.

From Salon Aug. 15, 2026

Over the years, Chinatowns have offered me ephemeral homecomings in city after city.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

"That ephemeral, wet-dry landscape - all the wading birds will absolutely love it, and you'll get insects... and all the really cool plants and flowers."

From BBC Jul. 1, 2026

These are intended to serve as tangible souvenirs of the ephemeral dream in Dataland.

From Barron's Jun. 19, 2026

Kutuzov defeated Napoleon precisely because he was not swayed by the ephemeral and superficial values of the court, and made his decisions on a visceral understanding of his men and his people.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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