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FLASH IN THE PAN Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the phrase flash in the pan. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the phrase flash in the pan. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for FLASH IN THE PAN

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brief
adjectiveadj
noun

• a document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case

• a condensed written summary or abstract

adjective satellite

• of short duration or distance

• concise and succinct

• (of clothing) very short

verb

• give essential information to someone

ephemeral
adjectiveadj
noun

• anything short-lived, as an insect that lives only for a day in its winged form

adjective satellite

• lasting a very short time

evanescent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• tending to vanish like vapor

fleeting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lasting for a markedly brief time

momentary
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lasting for a markedly brief time

passing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective

• of advancing the ball by throwing it

noun

• (American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

• euphemistic expressions for death

• the motion of one object relative to another

• the end of something

• a bodily reaction of changing from one place or stage to another

• going by something that is moving in order to get in front of it

• success in satisfying a test or requirement

adverb

• to an extraordinary degree

adjective satellite

• lasting a very short time

• allowing you to pass (e.g., an examination or inspection) satisfactorily

• hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough

perishable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• liable to perish; subject to destruction or death or decay

noun

• food that will decay rapidly if not refrigerated

short-lived
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lasting a very short time

short-term
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• relating to or extending over a limited period

temporary
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not permanent; not lasting

noun

• a worker (especially in an office) hired on a temporary basis

adjective satellite

• lacking continuity or regularity

transitory
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lasting a very short time

Best Hypernyms For FLASH IN THE PAN

Here is a list of related hypernyms for flash in the pan, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
failure loser nonstarter
Phrases (1)
unsuccessful person

Alternatives for BRIEF

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