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ephemeral

[ih-fem-er-uhl] / ɪˈfɛm ər əl /


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"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

It’s bathed in sunlight that only occasionally shines on an ephemeral memory, revealing that the recollection is laced with as much honest love as regret.

From Salon May 25, 2026

Called High Performance, it would become one of a handful of magazines in Los Angeles at the time that documented ephemeral art and functioned as an alternative space for performance artists.

From Los Angeles Times May 5, 2026

Sarai kicked at the surface and watched the flying droplets shiver ephemeral rainbows.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor




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