The Modern English Thesaurus
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Strongly wished for, coveted, or sought after.
Lasting for a brief or transitory period.
Finding valuable or agreeable things unexpectedly by chance.
Departing from normal or standard expectations.
Well-meaning, kindly, and charitable.
A reason for being; life purpose and fulfillment.
A flexible, innovative, and resourceful workaround.
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Desired vs. Coveted
Desired is general earnest longing. Coveted implies intense competitive admiration for something possessed by another or held in extreme social status.
Ephemeral vs. Transient
Ephemeral carries aesthetic appreciation for the briefness of life (e.g. blossom, youth). Transient is mechanical (e.g. transient guests, transient voltage).