AFTERGLOW Synonyms: 187 Similar and Opposite Words

afterglow

noun

Definition of afterglow

as in denouement

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Recent Examples of afterglow The afterglow of a trade for Dexter Lawrence that changed the organization’s vision as a whole and the defense as a rebuild project still shined upon the Bengals’ brass in attendance. — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 27 July 2026 There is precedent for host-city afterglow outlasting the tournament itself. — Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for afterglow

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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

By changing its flight attitude, the platform could redirect the radar beam toward different sectors without depending entirely on a mechanically rotating antenna.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
In work that would delight any Star Wars fan, scientists have now created an antenna from a plasma beam.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of beam

Noun

Immediately after applying, my skin looked softer and more hydrated—but to be fair, any good moisturizer can give you that instant gratification.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Oct. 2026
On the one hand, there are the flow-state breakthroughs, the gratification of acclaim, the rush of connecting with an audience; on the other, the brutal sacrifices of time, money, and stability.

— Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 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

Noun

The skies over England were bright with auroras on October 18, 1848, as the Sun was entering a more active phase in its solar cycle.

— Mike McRae October 15, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026
Although auroras are visible throughout the dark months, late October and early November are generally a less favorable period for a dedicated aurora trip.

— Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of aurora

Noun

Spates of them appear every couple of years, often inspired by surveys of financial contentment like Goldman’s.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
The series will explore what constitutes happiness in different cultures and show the travelers — and viewers — different approaches to contentment.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of contentment

Noun

Researchers therefore need simulations that combine enormous volumes with enough resolution to capture dark matter halos, the structures in which galaxies form.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
In one memorable scene, Tom appears with a medical halo around his head while in a wheelchair.

— Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2026

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