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Recent Examples of afterglow
As the afterglow of the midyear continental tournaments fades back into seasonal play in global women’s soccer, there’s been a trend of superlative record-breaking, from the youngest professional goal scorers to the most lucrative transfer fees.
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Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Either way, their afterglows can linger for hours or even months, providing researchers with time to collect as much data as possible.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 30 July 2025
In the afterglow of Denver’s dominant Week 7 win at New Orleans last fall, a tiny subplot hung in the air like a potential pollutant.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 28 July 2025
The pro golf world may still be basking in the afterglow of Scottie Scheffler’s bravura fourth major victory, but while fans pause to reflect on whether the current world No. 1 may be echoing Tiger in his prime, the tour has pressed onto Minnesota for the 3M Open.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
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Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Either way, their afterglows can linger for hours or even months, providing researchers with time to collect as much data as possible.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 30 July 2025
In the afterglow of Denver’s dominant Week 7 win at New Orleans last fall, a tiny subplot hung in the air like a potential pollutant.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 28 July 2025
The pro golf world may still be basking in the afterglow of Scottie Scheffler’s bravura fourth major victory, but while fans pause to reflect on whether the current world No. 1 may be echoing Tiger in his prime, the tour has pressed onto Minnesota for the 3M Open.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for afterglow
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While the film tends to feel its extended run time by the final act, the dénouement hits with a glorious gut-punch, ending on one last poem from Rimantas as Minde sits on the seashore-like driftwood.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
30 Oct. 2025
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Though Sami’s previous ambivalence over the group’s mission makes his eventual attack on Whelan a bit curious, River’s heroic rescue of the beleaguered First Desk stooge sets up the real dénouement in which his future and the future of Slough House itself is briefly in question.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
29 Oct. 2025
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Make your vehicle visible to others both ahead of you and behind you by using your low-beam headlights since this means your taillights will also be on.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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For example, technologies like proton beams, originally used in particle physics, are now being used for cancer treatment.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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In recent years, the concept of instant gratification has become ingrained in culture in numerous ways.—
William Jones,
Freep.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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There's a feeling of instant gratification when turning grimy, dirty panes into crystal clear glass.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
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Now, the space agency is also grappling with the aftershocks from an ongoing government shutdown that threatens to stall any plans to reopen contracts.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
21 Oct. 2025
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The earthquake, which ruptured along the Sagaing Fault, was followed by a strong 6.4 magnitude aftershock, and caused widespread damage.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
17 Oct. 2025
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Remember to stay put, as the auroras may appear suddenly and last only a few minutes.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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When aimed toward Earth, these sorts of eruptions can set off brilliant auroras, disrupt satellites and disturb power systems.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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More than anyone, Resh Lakish would have been entitled to look back on a life of personal transformation and learning with great contentment.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
25 Oct. 2025
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Chasing status, wealth, or others’ approval with your money almost always undermines independence and contentment.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Oct. 2025
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Even the rest of us, who aren’t aboard the station, benefit from this soft-power halo.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
31 Oct. 2025
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This gas then erupts from the shell of the comet, casting off solid dust and growing the halo around a comet, the coma, and its characteristic cometary tail.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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In almost every case, those who took photos reported greater levels of enjoyment.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Powered by a torquey 999cc liquid cooled, parallel-twin, four-stroke engine, with a Unicam cylinder head, the 5-seater Pioneer 1000 is specifically designed for fun in the sun, honey-do lists around the house, weekend trail enjoyment and even family outings with friends.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Afterglow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afterglow. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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