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Ephemeral
Lasting for a very short time. In aesthetics, it often describes beauty that is fleeting or transient, adding to its preciousness or poignancy, like a sunset or a flower's bloom.
Examples in context
Fame can be ephemeral.
Fame can be ephemeral.
The moment was beautiful, but ephemeral.
The moment was beautiful, but ephemeral.
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