Ephemera (Noun)
Meaning
Something transitory; lasting a day.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The firefly's glowing light was just ephemera, fading into darkness as suddenly as it appeared.
- She viewed her relationships as ephemera, fleeting moments of passion that never seemed to last.
- The daily newspaper was an example of ephemera, a collection of news and information that was old by the time the next day's edition was printed.
- The snowflakes gently falling on her cheeks were ephemera, delicate and temporary, melting away as soon as they touched her skin.
- The popularity of the pop star was just ephemera, a brief moment of fame that would soon be forgotten in the ever-changing music landscape.