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Comparative
more transient
Superlative
most transient
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having a very short duration
- The transient nature of youth reminds us to cherish each moment.
- The transient beauty of the sunset captivated everyone's attention.
- The feeling of sadness was transient, passing quickly as she focused on happier thoughts.
- The pain was transient, lasting only a few moments before fading away.
- His fame was transient, quickly fading after his brief moment in the spotlight.
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present, active, or working in a place for a short, fleeting period before moving on
- The hotel mainly caters to a transient workforce, with guests staying for just a few days.
- The transient population in the area fluctuates greatly due to the availability of temporary jobs.
- The construction industry often relies on transient workers who move from project to project.
- She led a transient lifestyle, moving from city to city for short-term work assignments.
- The transient employees at the festival were hired just for the weekend.
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causing an effect or producing results that extend beyond its own immediate occurrence or existence
- The transient nature of the storm caused flooding, affecting areas far beyond the initial downpour.
- The transient shock from the earthquake triggered landslides in distant regions.
- His transient influence on the project left long-lasting changes that extended beyond his direct involvement.
- The transient energy released by the explosion had effects that spread throughout the surrounding structures.
- The transient political movement had ripple effects, influencing laws and policies for years to come.