afterglow

noun

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1
as in denouement

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2
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
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  • But the replacement cost does illustrate what Whisper offers that a new build cannot— instant gratification.
    — Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • But a path still exists for AI to repair some of the public’s lost physical connectivity with the world outside their phones, and to recapture some of the gratification lost from that era.
    — Ian Bogost, Time, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of gratification
Noun
  • 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
  • One possible aftershock was detected on the morning of July 9.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of aftershock
Noun
  • Consider heading to one of Michigan's dark sky areas in regions with clear, dry conditions, for a closer look at the lunar eclipse and colorful auroras.
    — Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • According to the Space Weather Prediction Center, the ejection or CME could increase the chances of colorful auroras after sunset if conditions line up.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 26 Aug. 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
  • Kyle Whittingham was set to erase any talk of what the Wolverines’ offseason was all about – dealing with the fallout of the Sherrone Moore scandal.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026
  • For those feeling grim about Milwaukee’s local music scene post-The Garage’s closure and no-play list fallout, look no further for artist solidarity than the library.
    — Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of fallout
Noun
  • There are very few tools that can accurately assess skills, but relying on managerial judgment alone is fraught with biases like the halo, horn and recency effects.
    — Tonushree Mondal, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Honey, compared to white sugar, has a bit of a health halo and is thought of as a better choice than refined sugars.
    — Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
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“Afterglow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afterglow. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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