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ephemeral(adjective, brief, immediate, instant, sudden)
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fleeting(adjective, brief, immediate, instant, sudden)
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short-lived(adjective, brief, momentary, transitory)
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transient(adjective, brief, immediate, instant, sudden)
9
brief(adjective, short, immediate, instant, momentary)
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swift(adjective, brief, sudden)
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temporary(adjective, brief, momentary, transitory, short-lived)
8
short(adjective, brief, momentary, transitory, short-lived)
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speedy(adjective, brief, sudden)
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fleet(noun, adjective, quick)
7
momentary(adjective, brief, immediate, instant, sudden)
6
brilliant(adjective, bright, shine, glory, pretty)
6
flashing(adjective, brief, sudden)
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overnight(adjective, adverb, brief, sudden)
6
spectacular(adjective, brief, sudden)
5
evanescent(adjective, brief, transitory, short-lived)
5
impermanent(adjective, brief, transitory, short-lived)
5
quick
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transitory(adjective, brief, short-lived)
4
dazzling(adjective, brief, sudden)
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