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Definition of afterglow
1 : a glow remaining where a light has disappeared
2 : a pleasant effect or feeling that lingers after something is done, experienced, or achieved basking in the afterglow of success
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Examples of afterglow in a Sentence
the afterglow of the sunset
Recent Examples of afterglow from the Web
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A clarifying skin mask that brings a luminous afterglow, like Soapwalla’s Phosphorescence mask, sounds like the perfect accompaniment for a moment of stillness.
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Right now, however, Julia Louis-Dreyfus doesn’t have time to linger in the afterglow of our reunion.
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For this reason, astronomers have long sought to capture this afterglow.
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Andy Spencer (a) -2 Related stories from The Kansas City Star Adventurous Kansas City golf legend Tom Watson basks in afterglow of his heyday 70 T2.
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The afterglow remains, but White said Chiozza must stay grounded.
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TRUMP, ROUND 1 MILLION Stephen Colbert is still basking in the afterglow of his feud with Donald Trump.
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TRUMP, ROUND 1 MILLION Stephen Colbert is still basking in the afterglow of his feud with Donald Trump.
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Chatterjee adds, however, that the study is important in showing that there isn't obvious afterglow or effects immediately after the burst.
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First Known Use of afterglow
1832
AFTERGLOW Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of afterglow for English Language Learners
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: a glowing light remaining in the sky after the sun has set
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: a happy feeling that remains after a successful or emotional event
AFTERGLOW Defined for Kids
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Definition of afterglow for Students
1 : a glow remaining (as in the sky after sunset) where a light has disappeared
2 : a pleasant feeling that remains after some good experience the afterglow of victory
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