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Fifteen Minutes
Definition: A commonly used expression referring to a brief period of fame or attention that is fleeting and short-lived.
Senses/Usages:
- Noun: A metaphorical term representing a limited duration of public recognition or spotlight.
- Example Sentence 1: Many social media influencers experience only fifteen minutes of fame before being forgotten.
- Example Sentence 2: The actor enjoyed his fifteen minutes when his film received a prestigious award.
- Adjective: Describing something that is brief, temporary, or of short duration.
- Example Sentence 1: The pop singer's fame was purely fifteen minutes, as she failed to release any other successful songs.
- Example Sentence 2: The viral video provided the comedian with fifteen minutes of hilarious fame.
- Idiom: Used informally to describe a situation that lasts for a short amount of time.
- Example Sentence 1: I'll be there in fifteen minutes; just wait a little longer.
- Example Sentence 2: The doctor said the patient would need to rest for fifteen minutes after the procedure.
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