: passing swiftly : transitory
… the often fleeting nature of fame and fortune …—
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fleetingness
noun
Examples of fleeting in a Sentence
I caught a fleeting glimpse of the comet.
had a fleeting desire to jump into the cool lake but kept on hiking
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Key for energy stocks has been a drop in crude prices, despite a fleeting uptick in June as conflict in the Middle East dominated headlines.
—Matt Ward-Perkins, CNBC, 14 July 2025
The coordination involved in creating this disposable party favor, for the fleeting delight of millionaires, was just one of a thousand details that Vanity Fair devoted to each year’s extravaganza.
—Michael Grynbaum, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2025
What begins the dream of a hair transplant in Turkey becomes a tender road movie and a fleeting love story without labels.
—Rance Collins, IndieWire, 12 July 2025
His first-time assist against RKC Waalwijk in January showed a sharp appreciation for when a quick pass can capitalise on a fleeting opportunity:
His defensive metrics also paint a picture of a player who has quickly adapted to the demands of playing as a lone pivot.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 12 July 2025
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Matt Ward-Perkins, CNBC, 14 July 2025
The coordination involved in creating this disposable party favor, for the fleeting delight of millionaires, was just one of a thousand details that Vanity Fair devoted to each year’s extravaganza.
—Michael Grynbaum, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2025
What begins the dream of a hair transplant in Turkey becomes a tender road movie and a fleeting love story without labels.
—Rance Collins, IndieWire, 12 July 2025
His first-time assist against RKC Waalwijk in January showed a sharp appreciation for when a quick pass can capitalise on a fleeting opportunity:
His defensive metrics also paint a picture of a player who has quickly adapted to the demands of playing as a lone pivot.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 12 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for fleeting
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“Fleeting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fleeting. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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