deciduous

adjective

di-ˈsi-jə-wəs How to pronounce deciduous (audio)
Definition of deciduousnext
as in temporary
lasting only for a short time he chose not to fret about the deciduous discomforts of his existence

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Recent Examples of deciduous Here, ferns, mosses, and coniferous and deciduous species work seamlessly to paint Hoh Rain Forest all hues of green. — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026 Porcinis grow in deciduous and coniferous forests, and can withstand a variety of climates, as long as the air remains somewhat humid and temperatures don’t drop near freezing. — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2026 Hayden McGovern with Smart Energy recommends large deciduous trees on the east and west sides of a home to block intense morning and afternoon sun. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026 To attract a wider assortment of bird species, plant both evergreen and deciduous trees. — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for deciduous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deciduous
  1. temporary
  2. flash
  3. brief
  4. transient
  5. passing
  6. ephemeral
  7. transitory
Adjective
  • Reyes said the 24-hour temporary order could be extended to 14 days if necessary.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Reyes had issued a one-day temporary restraining order early Monday morning ahead of the hearing, so her order on Tuesday extends that ban for two weeks.
    — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of temporary
Adjective
  • San Antonio, Texas, was under a flash-flood warning through Thursday evening, and the city urged residents to avoid unnecessary travel.
    — Fabiola Sanchez, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026
  • On Monday, the flash-flood threat is lower, but locally heavy downpours are possible for parts of the Mid-Atlantic later in the day.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of flash
Adjective
  • This episode notably lacked any nod to Trump, though mentions of the president as a whole have been brief compared to the previous season, when the president was the show’s focal point for absurd antics.
    — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The questions came after Zacharia made a brief debut to the media on Tuesday, taking just three questions from reporters after reading off a script.
    — Michael Birnbaum The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of brief
Adjective
  • Back in February, Wyandotte County commissioners decided that the local government would direct a portion of its future sales, use and transient guest tax revenues to pay for the Chiefs development.
    — Sofi Zeman October 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Davis, West Sacramento and unincorporated Sacramento County already charge a 12% transient occupancy tax, and Measure X would bring Yolo County’s rate in line with those jurisdictions.
    — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of transient
Adjective
  • Running back Ousmane Kromah has 565 rushing yards and five touchdowns, while receivers Jayvan Boggs, Duce Robinson and Michai Danzy can all make plays in the passing game.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Bo Nix continues to struggle to get the passing game going and Seattle’s defense remains among the league’s best across most major statistical categories, making this a tough matchup on a short week.
    — Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of passing
Adjective
  • For me, the name Peck not only encompassed the conflicts in the book (between twin brothers, capitalism and social good, originality and conformity) but also captured the constant ephemeral battle of proving how and why art matters.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Aganovic told New Beauty that shoppers are increasingly drawn to fragrances that capture an ephemeral environment, naming clouds, fresh air after a storm and humidity-laden forests as reference points.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of ephemeral
Adjective
  • Still, there are hints of purpose in such transitory alignments, a sense of intuitive forces at work.
    — Reed Jackson, SPIN, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Since his confirmation earlier this year, the central bank has split further on whether inflation is truly transitory; last month’s decision to keep rates steady resulted in the most dissents since 1970.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of transitory

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“Deciduous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deciduous. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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