: passing swiftly : transitory
… the often fleeting nature of fame and fortune …—
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fleetingness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of fleeting in a Sentence
I caught a fleeting glimpse of the comet.
had a fleeting desire to jump into the cool lake but kept on hiking
Recent Examples on the Web
The massive crossover success of their 1991 studio debut Pocket Full of Kryptonite, however, brought the band a fleeting mainstream audience that didn’t stick around for the follow-up album.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 21 Apr. 2024
An anthology of new works that reflect events, opinions and sentiments from a fleeting and fatalistic moment in time - one that was both sensational and sorrowful in equal measure.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 20 Apr. 2024
An anthology of new works that reflect events, opinions and sentiments from a fleeting and fatalistic moment in time — one that was both sensational and sorrowful in equal measure.
—USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024
And like home trends, garden trends can include looks that stay with us for years as well as looks that are fleeting.
—Joanne Kempinger Demski, Journal Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2024
Every school day at the corner of 10th and 25th, children of great privilege were given over, for a fleeting few seconds, to the protection of a man of great warmth and responsibility.
—Joe Sexton, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2024
In the ever-evolving landscape of e-commerce, Woot stands out with its unique model of fleeting deals and substantial discounts.
—Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 16 Apr. 2024
Kali’s ethereal cameo, while appreciated by Tyler and his fans, was all too fleeting.
—Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2024
Inspired by the simple joys of summer and the beauty of fleeting moments, this fragrance celebrates the essence of life’s sweetest pleasures.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 Apr. 2024
Al Shipley, SPIN, 21 Apr. 2024
An anthology of new works that reflect events, opinions and sentiments from a fleeting and fatalistic moment in time - one that was both sensational and sorrowful in equal measure.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 20 Apr. 2024
An anthology of new works that reflect events, opinions and sentiments from a fleeting and fatalistic moment in time — one that was both sensational and sorrowful in equal measure.
—USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024
And like home trends, garden trends can include looks that stay with us for years as well as looks that are fleeting.
—Joanne Kempinger Demski, Journal Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2024
Every school day at the corner of 10th and 25th, children of great privilege were given over, for a fleeting few seconds, to the protection of a man of great warmth and responsibility.
—Joe Sexton, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2024
In the ever-evolving landscape of e-commerce, Woot stands out with its unique model of fleeting deals and substantial discounts.
—Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 16 Apr. 2024
Kali’s ethereal cameo, while appreciated by Tyler and his fans, was all too fleeting.
—Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 14 Apr. 2024
Inspired by the simple joys of summer and the beauty of fleeting moments, this fragrance celebrates the essence of life’s sweetest pleasures.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 Apr. 2024
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“Fleeting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fleeting. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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