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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Ju-woon kills Bong-san, the man who was once his colleague and friend, but his victory will be short-lived.
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Kayti Burt, Time, 6 June 2025
But the scare was short-lived; the problem resolved itself soon after.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 6 June 2025
In many cases, lightheadedness is short-lived and doesn’t require medical attention.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 4 June 2025
Huff's tenure with the Eagles was short-lived, and ultimately, goes down as disappointing, despite the team's success throughout the 2024 run, which ended with a Super Bowl LIX victory.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
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Kayti Burt, Time, 6 June 2025
But the scare was short-lived; the problem resolved itself soon after.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 6 June 2025
In many cases, lightheadedness is short-lived and doesn’t require medical attention.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 4 June 2025
Huff's tenure with the Eagles was short-lived, and ultimately, goes down as disappointing, despite the team's success throughout the 2024 run, which ended with a Super Bowl LIX victory.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
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 10 Jun. 2025.
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