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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
But in the afterglow of this title, which took so much longer, at the end of road strewn with more disappointments than most of the others, this does not feel like that moment.
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Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2025
Listen to this article GAINESVILLE — Coach Todd Golden’s iPhone was blowing up, eventually settling at 330 text messages in the afterglow of his first championship at Florida.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
Last summer, in the afterglow of a record fourth consecutive English league title, Manchester City didn’t feel the need to do much.
—Chris Weatherspoon, The Athletic, 19 Mar. 2025
But in the afterglow of victory, Henley struggled to find the words to express what had just happened.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2025
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Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2025
Listen to this article GAINESVILLE — Coach Todd Golden’s iPhone was blowing up, eventually settling at 330 text messages in the afterglow of his first championship at Florida.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
Last summer, in the afterglow of a record fourth consecutive English league title, Manchester City didn’t feel the need to do much.
—Chris Weatherspoon, The Athletic, 19 Mar. 2025
But in the afterglow of victory, Henley struggled to find the words to express what had just happened.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for afterglow
Noun
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His grand denouement is meant to be a catharsis for a deliberately corrective slice of emotional history.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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But some fans expressed their disappointment that the grand denouement – the identity of mysterious villain ‘H’ – failed to live up to audience expectations.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
5 Apr. 2025
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Packed in between curved wooden beams, translucent honeyed yellow square panels filter the weak sunlight into a more inviting summer afternoon hue.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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Let There Be Light – Students explored the properties of light: how a light bulb contains a rainbow of colors, what happens when a beam of laser light is trapped in water, and more.—
Larry D. Urish,
Oc Register,
3 June 2025
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Those seeking instant gratification will be much happier with a pick from Urban Outfitters, West Elm, or any other brand that promises quick shipping.—
Erika Owen,
Vogue,
6 June 2025
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Tubers are as easy to plant as potatoes, but many people prefer to buy a dahlia plant or two and plunk them into a pot for instant gratification.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
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The large quake was followed in the region by two smaller 2.9-magnitude aftershocks.—
Faris Tanyos,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
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Especially now, when disruption is no longer a single event but a series of aftershocks reshaping work and life.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Outside North America, both aurora borealis and aurora australis were seen in abundance.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, may be visible in northern states, according to the NOAA.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
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Cats are believed to purr for various reasons, from expressive contentment and self-soothing to even helping promote bone regeneration and heal fractures.—
Ian Randall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Even on the more tiring days, there’s still a sense of contentment.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Color fading Double vision Need to update eyeglass or contact lens prescriptions frequently Poor night vision Seeing a halo around lights Sensitivity to sunlight, headlights, or indoor lighting Cataracts are not contagious and do not spread from one eye to the other.—
Ann Pietrangelo,
Verywell Health,
28 May 2025
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Second: The bitcoin play adds another halo of legitimacy around an asset that investors are still afraid of.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
28 May 2025
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Residents named in the lawsuit say that the drones hovering above their homes have resulted in ongoing privacy concerns and a loss of enjoyment of their property.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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Putting in the attention and care to help plants establish in their first year or two in the landscape will reward you with many years of enjoyment to come.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
7 June 2025
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“Afterglow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afterglow. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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