impermanence
noun
im·per·ma·nence
(ˌ)im-ˈpər-mə-nən(t)s 
-ˈpərm-
: the quality or state of being impermanent
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the ancient Roman ruins are a telling reminder of the impermanence of even the grandest man-made constructions
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Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026
Japan is an island nation where people feel the changing of the seasons and find beauty in wabi-sabi, the appreciation of impermanence and imperfection.
—Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Embrace Impermanence And Gratitude A final Stoic lesson is the acceptance of impermanence.
—Andrew Rosen, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
These back-to-back deaths left an indelible mark on me, and forced me to reckon with my own impermanence.
—Mary Honkus, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Jan. 2026
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“Impermanence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impermanence. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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impermanence
noun
im·per·ma·nence
(ˈ)im-ˈpərm(-ə)-nən(t)s
: the quality or state of being impermanent
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