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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It was established in the wake of World War II to preserve Japanese traditions, revitalize the local economy and strengthen cultural ties between Japan and the U.S.
Rooted in the tradition of hanami — viewing flowers in bloom—the event offers a reminder of life’s impermanence.
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Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2025
Accompanied by an expert local guide, guests can explore the tranquil grounds, which are ritually rebuilt every 20 years to embody the impermanence and renewal at the heart of this belief system.
—Scott Campbell, theweek, 23 Dec. 2024
But the movement took off only after the horrors of the Franco-Prussian War drove artists to create works focused on the impermanence of life.
—Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Dec. 2024
But there is also a Japanese tradition, much influenced by the Buddhist notion of impermanence, that delights in the fleetingness of beauty, as with the cherry blossom that swiftly loses its bloom.
—Ian Buruma, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
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Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2025
Accompanied by an expert local guide, guests can explore the tranquil grounds, which are ritually rebuilt every 20 years to embody the impermanence and renewal at the heart of this belief system.
—Scott Campbell, theweek, 23 Dec. 2024
But the movement took off only after the horrors of the Franco-Prussian War drove artists to create works focused on the impermanence of life.
—Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Dec. 2024
But there is also a Japanese tradition, much influenced by the Buddhist notion of impermanence, that delights in the fleetingness of beauty, as with the cherry blossom that swiftly loses its bloom.
—Ian Buruma, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Impermanence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impermanence. Accessed 2 Feb. 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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