Ephemeral and Permanent

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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
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Permanent is an antonym for ephemeral in momentary topic.
Nearby Word: ephemera

Permanent

Permanent adjective - Lasting forever.
Usage example: a temporary compromise has been accepted until a more permanent solution can be agreed upon
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Ephemeral is an antonym for permanent in topics: lasting, constant.
Nearby Words: permanently, permanence, permanency
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  • Literature / Earth Girl At the receiving end, a ephemeral dust ring forms from interstellar matter for a few seconds, allowing a drop ship to speed through which then assembles the permanent receiving portal.
    Source: Literature / Earth Girl
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