What does the cryptic crossword clue "Fleeting little thing thus captured by people (5)" mean?

The definition is "Fleeting little thing". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). SO (synonym="thus") in MEN (synonym="people") = MESON; definition: "Fleeting little thing" The answer is MESON.

Fleeting little thing thus captured by people (5)

Times Cryptic #29096 | 24 Across | 2024-12-10 flower

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