afterimages

noun

plural of afterimage
as in shadows

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  1. shadows
  2. ghosts
  3. aftertastes
  4. echoes
Noun
  • Depending on the time of day and the weather, visitors will see these spaces under different light and cast with varying shadows.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The diagrid also casts cool shadows that shift as the day goes by.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of shadows
Noun
  • Members of her immediate family have multiple wives, and a close friend claims to see ghosts.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Their paranormal intervention involves Dichen Lachman as Lois Anthony, in a role best described as Chris Hansen for ghosts.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of ghosts
Noun
  • Our editors liked the creamy texture and balanced flavor of this frosting, that didn't leave any unappetizing aftertastes or grit.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Many artificial sweeteners are known for aftertastes or digestive side effects, and some have raised consumer health concerns.
    — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Definition of aftertastes
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
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