impermanence
noun
im·per·ma·nence
(ˌ)im-ˈpər-mə-nən(t)s 
-ˈpərm-
: the quality or state of being impermanent
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the ancient Roman ruins are a telling reminder of the impermanence of even the grandest man-made constructions
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Chris Willman, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
Once human, Akaza became a demon in his obsession with strength, unable to accept the impermanence of life.
—Ronald S. Green, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2025
The director also doubles back and tells Townsend’s story, connecting the pointed impermanence of the artist’s work with the high-wire nature of the secret mall apartment.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2025
After Bush narrowly beat Gore, the impermanence of reinventing government’s signature achievement—a reduced workforce—became almost immediately clear.
—Jacob Bruggeman & Casey Eilbert / Made By History, TIME, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Impermanence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impermanence. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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impermanence
noun
im·per·ma·nence
(ˈ)im-ˈpərm(-ə)-nən(t)s
: the quality or state of being impermanent
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