Ephemeral
Ephemeral adjective - Lasting only for a short time.
Usage example: the autumnal blaze of colors is always to be treasured, all the more so because it is so ephemeral
Nearby Word: ephemera
Immortal
Immortal adjective - Lasting forever.
Usage example: the age-old quest for immortal fame
Both words in one sentence
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Fairies in the Touhou franchise have this in general, due to being ephemeral and short-lived (but immortal) youkai.
Source: Attention Deficit... Ooh, Shiny!
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Immortal and Ephemeral. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/ephemeral/immortal
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