1
as in temporary
intended to last, continue, or serve for a limited time
built an impermanent structure to serve for the archaeologists' living quarters during the dig
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in flash
lasting only for a short time
a summer romance that was an impermanent fancy, quickly forgotten
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of impermanent
The method, which is already a possible penalty in Louisiana, is also impermanent.
—
David Matthews, New York Daily News, 4 June 2024
The city, like its residents, is impermanent, always shape-shifting, always on the verge of becoming something else.
—Diana Ruzova, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2024
Located just at the album’s center, the track serves as a reminder to be one’s authentic self amid this impermanent life.
—Rivea Ruff, Essence, 25 Mar. 2024
Despite being yet another impermanent fixture in Lourenço’s life, Maurice provides him with a brief enough spark to begin reconsidering his seemingly dire circumstances — or rather, to begin seeing them in a new light.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 9 Mar. 2024
See all Example Sentences for impermanent 
David Matthews, New York Daily News, 4 June 2024
The city, like its residents, is impermanent, always shape-shifting, always on the verge of becoming something else.
—Diana Ruzova, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2024
Located just at the album’s center, the track serves as a reminder to be one’s authentic self amid this impermanent life.
—Rivea Ruff, Essence, 25 Mar. 2024
Despite being yet another impermanent fixture in Lourenço’s life, Maurice provides him with a brief enough spark to begin reconsidering his seemingly dire circumstances — or rather, to begin seeing them in a new light.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 9 Mar. 2024
See all Example Sentences for impermanent
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impermanent
Adjective
-
Alternatively, try a mask with clay or charcoal as a temporary fix, says Dr. Yang.Emily Orofino, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2024
-
Keep in mind that each inquiry may slightly impact your credit score, but the benefit of securing better loan terms can outweigh this temporary dip.True Tamplin, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Adjective
-
The German figures come a day before the scheduled release of flash inflation data for the euro area, which will be closely watched by investors for guidance on the odds of another interest rate cut from the European Central Bank.Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2024
-
Residents who live near the intersection where the accident occurred said the flash mobs of street takeovers have become weekly occurrences in their neighborhood.Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2022
Adjective
-
For the interim process in May, Craig said, the board only spent 10 minutes with Murphy.Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
-
In October 2021 Yan picked up the interim bantamweight title with a decision win over Cory Sandhagen.Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Adjective
-
After a brief impression of Judy, Paris offered some insight into one of the girls’ foremost comedic influences growing up.Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
-
In brief bursts Friday night at Ball Arena, a rowdy crowd told Valeri Nichushkin all is forgiven.Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
Adjective
-
That said, management was quick to note that these issues are transient and a matter of timing, not demand.Zev Fima, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
-
Chelsea shared on her Instagram Stories that the toddler had developed transient synovitis from a viral infection.Emily Blackwood, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024
Adjective
-
But also, in Spanish, there’s two verbs for being: permanent and transitory.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2024
-
Hedonic happiness, which is tied to experiencing pleasurable emotions and sensations, is transitory and ultimately elusive, says Hood.Sara Harrison, WIRED, 24 Mar. 2022
Adjective
-
By embracing unconventional ephemeral forms and materials—cardboard, wood, newspaper, and cubes of earth—these artists broke free from the confines of the art market, along the way critiquing the consumerism that had taken hold of postwar Italy.Wilson Tarbox, ARTnews.com, 18 Oct. 2024
-
The Archive is best known for its preservation of the ephemeral expanses of the World Wide Web, available through its one-of-a-kind archive/search engine, the Wayback Machine.Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2024
Adjective
-
In this instance, familiarity does not breed contempt but fosters an affection that deepens with every passing year.Nick Foulkes, theweek, 7 Nov. 2024
-
With each passing year, the concept of a lifelong career has become increasingly obsolete.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near impermanent
Cite this Entry
“Impermanent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impermanent. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share