afterlife
noun
af·ter·life
ˈaf-tər-ˌlīf 
1
: an existence after death
2
: a later period in one's life
3
: a period of continued or renewed use, existence, or popularity beyond what is normal, primary, or expected
a TV show with a long afterlife in syndication
Examples of afterlife in a Sentence
Does he believe in an afterlife?
written in afterlife, his memoirs reveal a kinder, more forgiving man
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An exhibition that dives into the complex world of early modern Italian prints, drawings and the artist’s afterlife between 1500 and 1750.
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Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Simply put, they are based on the assumption that an unmarried person would be lonely in the afterlife.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
To be buried with a drum, perhaps, gave one an advantage in the afterlife.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 15 Mar. 2026
Originally produced by 20th Century Fox Television and created by Whedon, Firefly aired for a single season before developing a long afterlife through DVD sales, streaming platforms, and its theatrical continuation in Serenity.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
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Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Simply put, they are based on the assumption that an unmarried person would be lonely in the afterlife.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
To be buried with a drum, perhaps, gave one an advantage in the afterlife.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 15 Mar. 2026
Originally produced by 20th Century Fox Television and created by Whedon, Firefly aired for a single season before developing a long afterlife through DVD sales, streaming platforms, and its theatrical continuation in Serenity.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for afterlife
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“Afterlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/afterlife. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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afterlife
noun
af·ter·life
-ˌlīf
1
: an existence after death
2
: a later period in one's life
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