Flash
Temporary
Temporary adjective - Lasting only for a short time.
Usage example: a temporary lapse of memory
Flash and temporary are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Flash" instead an adjective "Temporary".
Nearby Words: temporal, temporarily
Both words in one sentence
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Andrew Hussie is also prone to giving characters temporary plot armor by way of the series's weird time mechanics and flash-forwards.
Source: Plot Armor -
She would then retaliate with a magical flash of light, causing temporary blindness, and a nearby astronomer would express disapproval of "base voyeurism" while adjusting his polarized sunglasses.
Source: Video Game / Kingdom of Loathing - Power Up Motif: Collecting an energizer (which provides temporary invincibility) causes the player to flash and also plays a jaunty tune.
Source: Video Game / ZZT
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