AFTERGLOWS Synonyms: 109 Similar and Opposite Words

afterglows

noun

plural of afterglow

as in echoes

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as in beams

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Noun

Admittedly, the album’s ’90s sound palette has echoes of millennial nostalgia bait—but then again, when has nostalgia not been part of Hemsworth’s appeal?

— Mehan Jayasuriya, Pitchfork, 22 Oct. 2026
Several echoes of the borderlands mark the menu at Mariella’s, which is as extensive as that of a full-on cantina and grill.

— Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of echoes

Noun

There is the Château d’Azay-le-Rideau on an island in the Loire Valley, plagued by flooding, as well as the opposite—receding water levels that expose its wooden, foundational beams to air and decomposition.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Having worked ahead of their schedule, Menon and Kutryk removed some of the beams holding the final iROSA in place on its temporary platform and rotated two launch locks that were used in its delivery on Dragon.

— Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of beams

Noun

Long-lasting GRBs also seem to be more active in the X-rays rather than the gamma rays.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 26 Oct. 2026
As Krupa Koestline, cosmetic chemist and founder of KKT Innovation Labs Krupa Koestline, once explained to Vogue, BEMT is a filter that absorbs both UVB and UVA rays.

— Audrey Noble, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of rays

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Still, there is a generational divide at play, and the repercussions could still be felt.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026
Texas’ Safe Haven Law, also known as the Baby Moses Law, allows parents to anonymously surrender an unharmed infant 60 days old or younger without legal repercussions.

— Star-Telegram staff, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of repercussions

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 auroras

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Whether the race takes place in the spring or fall, the event can have major implications in the chase for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship.

— Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
But what, if any, are the wider implications for this research?

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of implications

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
The rings are particularly impressive, with substantial center stones surrounded by halos of smaller diamonds and set on pavé bands.

— Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of halos

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