Synonyms of impermanence

impermanence

noun

(ˌ)im-ˈpər-mə-nən(t)s 

as in transience

the state or quality of lasting only for a short time

the ancient Roman ruins are a telling reminder of the impermanence of even the grandest man-made constructions

Synonyms & Similar Words

• transience
• temporariness
• shortness
• transitoriness
• ephemerality
• transiency
• evanescence
• impermanency
• fleetingness
• momentariness
• fugitiveness
• brevity

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• permanence
• endurance
• continuation
• continuance
• permanency
• longevity

Examples of impermanence in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

It is believed to allow Ganesha to return to his celestial home after spending time in the earthly realm during Ganesh Chaturthi, a symbol of the impermanence of life. —Lex Harvey, CNN, 18 Sep. 2024

But the movement took off only after the horrors of the Franco-Prussian War drove artists to create works focused on the impermanence of life. —Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Sep. 2024

Through her work, Akashi explores universal concepts such as time and space, the impermanence of the natural world and the transience of the human body. —Andrea Onate, WWD, 17 Sep. 2024

Recognize that change is inevitable and embrace the impermanence of life. —Bronwen Sciortino, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024