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

The echoes of this resonant throughout the ages and the vibrations from such are more relevant than ever.

— Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
Audiences will no doubt see broad echoes of what could have been in Ali’s passionate and often ruthless Latif.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of echoes

Noun

At its heart, the greatest album of all time beams with try-hard enthusiasm for popcraft—but don’t try telling Stel that.

— Walden Green, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026
These cataclysmic explosions spray intense radiation and beams of energy through the universe at close to the speed of light.

— Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of beams

Noun

For many years people believed that light was made out of particles flying in straight rays.

— Philipp Strasberg, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Finally, the wind seemed to permanently lie down, though storm clouds still haunted the horizon, forcing the sunset to squeeze beneath them, its rays condensed into a lurid, painterly slash.

— Heidi Julavits, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of rays

Noun

As more and more people succumb to AI psychosis, horror movies are (as always) the first to dive into the repercussions.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
This was really about supporting and providing that space for the girls who did walk off to do so and not feel any repercussions.

— Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 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

Noun

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
Star Moles’ Emily Moales has this voice that causes certain words to leave her lips backlit, ringed in fuzzy halos.

— Walden Green, Pitchfork, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of halos

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