32 entries under transient topic. ×

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superficial(adjective, light, smooth, slight, detail)
22
passing(adjective, slight, detail, casual, trivial)
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brief(adjective, time, fast, casual, quick)
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casual(adjective, slight, detail, careless, relaxed)
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fleeting(adjective, time, quick, brief, hasty)
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momentary(adjective, time, brief, transitory)
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transient(adjective, time, brief, transitory)
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ephemeral(adjective, brief, transitory, short-lived)
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evanescent(adjective, brief, transitory, short-lived)
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temporary(adjective, time, brief, transitory)
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transitory(adjective, brief, short-lived, transientness)
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fading(adjective, brief, transitory, short-lived)
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flitting(adjective, brief, transitory, short-lived)
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instantaneous(adjective, fast, rapid, swift, instant)
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short-lived(adjective, brief, transitory, transientness)
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fugitive(adjective, brief, transitory, short-lived)
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impermanent(adjective, brief, transitory, short-lived)
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restless
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shifting(adjective, transientness)
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volatile(adjective, brief, transitory, short-lived)
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