transitory
adjective
tran·si·to·ry
ˈtran(t)-sə-ˌtȯr-ē 
ˈtran-zə-
ˈtran-zə-
1
: of brief duration : temporary
the transitory nature of earthly joy
2
: tending to pass away : not persistent
Examples of transitory in a Sentence
the transitory nature of earthly pleasures
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The Liberation Day gambit was a minor and transitory phenomenon compared to the vast scale and importance of the Treasury market.
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George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
The city’s inherent transitory nature means there’s always a flow of people coming and going, both domestically and internationally, which makes D.C. ripe for this kind of quiet space for a meeting, political or otherwise.
—William Goodman, Robb Report, 1 May 2025
Economists who initially expected price increases to be transitory were surprised at inflationary pressures that lingered for years.
—Ana Swanson, New York Times, 1 May 2025
The Trump administration’s assurance that the American economy will experience a transitory period is a promise greatly supported by America’s leading Technology and Information sector.
—Lawrence Wintermeyer, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
The city’s inherent transitory nature means there’s always a flow of people coming and going, both domestically and internationally, which makes D.C. ripe for this kind of quiet space for a meeting, political or otherwise.
—William Goodman, Robb Report, 1 May 2025
Economists who initially expected price increases to be transitory were surprised at inflationary pressures that lingered for years.
—Ana Swanson, New York Times, 1 May 2025
The Trump administration’s assurance that the American economy will experience a transitory period is a promise greatly supported by America’s leading Technology and Information sector.
—Lawrence Wintermeyer, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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“Transitory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transitory. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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transitory
adjective
tran·si·to·ry
ˈtran(t)s-ə-ˌtōr-ē
ˈtranz-
ˈtranz-
-ˌtȯr-
: lasting only a short time : short-lived, temporary
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