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Band-Aid

[band-eyd] / ˈbændˌeɪd /
ADJECTIVE
improvised
Synonyms
STRONGEST
impromptu makeshift spontaneous
STRONG
ad-lib extemporized
WEAK
autoschediastic extemporaneous extempore fly-by-night hit-or-miss improviso offhand spur-of-the-moment unprepared unrehearsed unstudied
Antonyms
WEAK
designed planned premediated rehearsed
ADJECTIVE
makeshift
Synonyms
STRONG
alternative expedient make-do stopgap substitute temp throwaway
WEAK
hit-or-miss provisional quick-and-dirty slapdash
Antonyms
WEAK
complete finished permanent ready
ADJECTIVE
pro tem
Synonyms
WEAK
acting ad hoc ad interim alternate brief changeable ephemeral evanescent fleeting for the time being fugacious fugitive impermanent interim limited make-do makeshift momentary mortal overnight passing perishable pro tempore provisional provisory shifting short short-lived slapdash stopgap substitute summary supply temp transient transitory unfixed unstable volatile
ADJECTIVE
short-range
Synonyms
STRONGEST
tactical
WEAK
acting ad hoc ad interim alternate brief changeable ephemeral evanescent fleeting for the time being fugacious fugitive impermanent interim limited make-do makeshift momentary mortal overnight passing perishable pro tem pro tempore provisional provisory shifting short short-lived short-term slapdash stopgap substitute summary supply temp transient transitory unfixed unstable volatile
ADJECTIVE
short-term
Synonyms
STRONGEST
interim limited momentary
WEAK
acting ad hoc ad interim alternate brief changeable ephemeral evanescent fleeting for the time being fugacious fugitive impermanent make-do makeshift mortal overnight passing perishable pro tem pro tempore provisional provisory shifting short short-lived short-range slapdash stopgap substitute summary supply temp transient transitory unfixed unstable volatile
Antonyms
STRONGEST
permanent
ADJECTIVE
stopgap
Synonyms
STRONG
emergency expedient impromptu makeshift rough-and-tumble substitute temp temporary throwaway
WEAK
improvised practical provisional rough-and-ready
Antonyms
WEAK
completed finished permanent solved
ADJECTIVE
temporary
Synonyms
STRONGEST
brief interim limited makeshift momentary provisional short-lived transitory
STRONG
acting alternate ephemeral fugitive impermanent make-do mortal passing perishable shifting short stopgap substitute summary supply temp transient volatile
WEAK
ad hoc ad interim changeable evanescent fleeting for the time being fugacious overnight pro tem pro tempore provisory slapdash unfixed unstable
Antonyms
STRONGEST
enduring lasting lengthy long-lived permanent
STRONG
long unabridged
NOUN
answer
Synonyms
STRONGEST
comment explanation feedback interpretation justification key observation rebuttal remark report resolution response result return sign solution statement
STRONG
acknowledgment antiphon close comeback cooler counterclaim crack defense disclosure echo elucidation guff lip plea refutation rejoinder repartee retort riposte topper vindication wisecrack
WEAK
back talk backcap parting shot pay dirt quick fix rhetorical question thank-you note the ticket
Antonyms
STRONGEST
problem question quiet request silence trouble
NOUN
drop in the bucket
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bit trivial amount
STRONG
pittance small amount small change small potatoes small quantity
WEAK
cosmetic measure disappointment drop in the ocean lick and a promise miniscule amount not enough speck spit in the sea too little too late trifle
NOUN
expediency/expedience
Synonyms
WEAK
contrivance design device dodge easy way out gimmick makeshift maneuver means measure method recourse resort scheme shift step stopgap stratagem strategy substitute surrogate tactic trick
Antonyms
WEAK
disadvantage inappropriateness
NOUN
lick and a promise
Synonyms
WEAK
cosmetic measure short measure superficial effort wash
NOUN
patch
Synonyms
STRONG
application mend reinforcement
WEAK
appliqué
NOUN
solution
Synonyms
STRONGEST
explanation quick fix result
STRONG
clarification elucidation explication key solving unfolding
WEAK
pay dirt the ticket unraveling unravelment
Antonyms
WEAK
chemical doubt element problem quandary question trouble
NOUN
stopgap
Synonyms
STRONG
expediency expedient improvisation makeshift recourse refuge resort resource shift substitute
WEAK
pis aller temporary expedient
Antonyms
STRONG
permanent
WEAK
permanency solution

Example Sentences

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“Someone just has to rip the Band-Aid off and say, ‘All right, cool, I’ll give it a go,’” Mikolas said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

That said, a cap would likely be a temporary Band-Aid for affordability concerns.

From Barron's • Jan. 10, 2026

“But if there’s a Band-Aid put on it in the short term or we get distracted by something so-called ‘good,’ it worries me for how bad it could be in the future.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 19, 2025

You got to rip the Band-Aid off and have these conversations.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 30, 2025

He holds his elbow up for my inspection; a square, peach-colored Band-Aid is pressed against his tanned skin.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day