
Transient
Brief Existence
Use 'transient' to describe phenomena that exist briefly and then vanish or change.

The beauty of a transient moment can be captured in a photograph.
Not Permanent
'Transient' emphasizes the contrast to things that are permanent or long-lasting.

Our transient joy was replaced by a long-lasting sense of achievement.
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EphemeralEvanescentFleetFugitiveImpermanentMomentaryPassTemporary
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