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afterglow

noun

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as in denouement

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as in beam

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as in gratification

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Recent Examples of afterglow In the afterglow of the evening, even hardened cynics couldn't deny that being admired by millions is no substitute for being loved by one. — Bryan West, USA Today, 7 July 2026 In April, in the afterglow of winning his title, May was asked about the impact his coaching staff had on his team’s success. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 22 June 2026 New Yorkers are still basking in the afterglow of the Knicks’ first NBA title in 53 years, so this week’s rye whiskey cocktail is for them. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 20 June 2026 In November 2004, NASA launched the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory to study gamma-ray bursts and monitor the afterglow in X-ray and UV/visible light at the location. — David Szondy june 18, New Atlas, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for afterglow
Recent Examples of Synonyms for afterglow
  1. denouement
  2. beam
  3. gratification
  4. aftershock
  5. aurora
  6. contentment
  7. fallout
  8. halo
Noun
  • Any larger Hollywood studio would have likely insisted on a grander finale, but The Death of Robin Hood, produced by A24, left me pondering the foolishness of my need for such a denouement.
    — David Sims, The Atlantic, 17 June 2026
  • Margaret’s leadership also makes possible the movie’s titular dénouement, the revelation of the footage that will offer the world proof of the presence of alien life.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 16 June 2026
Definition of denouement
Noun
  • Their effectiveness depends on power output, beam quality, tracking accuracy, atmospheric conditions, and the time a laser can remain focused.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Original barn torn down The original barn was torn down and replaced with a rustic white structure with high ceilings, natural wood beams and enough space to accommodate around 200 guests.
    — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of beam
Noun
  • The film leaves a viewer with authentic consolations and gratifications in the rearview mirror that seemed harder to discern while moving ahead into the unknown with the sun in one’s eyes.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 9 Sep. 2026
  • But the replacement cost does illustrate what Whisper offers that a new build cannot— instant gratification.
    — Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of gratification
Noun
  • Advertisement Thus, the crisis of liberal democracy after 9/11 might be better understood not simply as a blowback from the war on terror, but as an aftershock of socialism’s collapse.
    — Faisal Devji, Time, 11 Sep. 2026
  • An aftershock that struck during an interview Tuesday prompted Vincentius Rano and his wife to instinctively duck and cover their heads.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of aftershock
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  • Telegraph lines – still very new at the time – shorted out, and that night, bright auroras lit up the sky.
    — Mary Magnuson, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Some Grouper tracks are cosmic, with synths appearing like auroras along the firmament; others use wispy, haunted vocals and acoustic guitar like gentle brushstrokes on a boundless canvas.
    — Rhoda Feng, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of aurora
Noun
  • The Straits of Florida glisten and the sun leaves a feeling of hazy contentment.
    — Oliver Wu, Rolling Stone, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Being alone and posting about her journey ultimately helped Hoadley find contentment in her life.
    — Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of contentment
Noun
  • Then, in November, GQ magazine published an on-camera interview asking Sweeney about the fallout.
    — Jack Guy, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The Athletic has the latest news and reaction as fallout continues from a dramatic weekend of Premier League football.
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of fallout
Noun
  • Some 5,000 actresses were considered amid months of hysterical media prognosticating on who would wear the invisible halo next.
    — Michael Callahan, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Any example of the automaker’s fourth halo car is special, but this vehicle is the only one to leave Maranello finished in its bold hue.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2026
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