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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Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
The release continues an absurdly prolific stretch for Charli following the seemingly endless afterlife of BRAT.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 8 May 2026
Michelle notes her spiritual connection with her mother that continues to grow in the afterlife.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 May 2026
In its afterlife, however, something extraordinary happened.
—Jennifer Armstrong, IndieWire, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Afterlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/afterlife. Accessed 16 May. 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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