Instant
Instant adjective - Done or occurring without any noticeable lapse in time.
Transitory and instant are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Transitory" instead an adjective "Instant".
Transitory
Transitory adjective - Lasting only for a short time.
Instant and transitory are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Instant" instead an adjective "Transitory".
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Transitory and Instant. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/instant/transitory
Instant & Transitory. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/instant/transitory>.
Transitory or Instant. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/instant/transitory.
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