transience
noun
tran·sience
ˈtran(t)-sh(ē-)ən(t)s 
ˈtran-zē-ən(t)s
ˈtran-zē-ən(t)s
ˈtran(t)-sē-;
ˈtran-zhən(t)s,
-jən(t)s
: the quality or state of being transient
Examples of transience in a Sentence
the transience of spring in northern climates means residents get to enjoy temperate weather only briefly before the heat and humidity of summer set in
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But in Faiz’s poem, the union with the beloved also contains an acute awareness of mortality and the transience of beauty – a recognition of what has been lost, and the suffering still to come.
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Krupa Shandilya,
The Conversation,
25 June 2026
Their eyes evoke deep contemplation of the transience of life.
—
Anthony Kuhn,
NPR,
11 June 2026
An objective, multi faceted gaze into past tragedies and today’s transiences.
—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2026
This transience helps The Darling stay fresh, allowing guests to engage with works at the cutting-edge of the Danish art scene.
—
Stephanie Gavan,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2026
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Krupa Shandilya,
The Conversation,
25 June 2026
Their eyes evoke deep contemplation of the transience of life.
—
Anthony Kuhn,
NPR,
11 June 2026
An objective, multi faceted gaze into past tragedies and today’s transiences.
—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2026
This transience helps The Darling stay fresh, allowing guests to engage with works at the cutting-edge of the Danish art scene.
—
Stephanie Gavan,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for transience
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“Transience.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/transience. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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