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Recent Examples of Synonyms for afterimages
Noun
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The fever dream continued with Howard wailing on guitar and vocals, the production morphing into a beautiful stew of blues rock and given an exclamation point – and a standing ovation – with Copeland spinning out of the shadows.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026 -
His work can be gritty, like an act of discovery, as his camera pops in and out of shadows, through desolate, post-apocalyptic shops and office buildings.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But the ghosts of flameouts past are gathering, and the region is loaded with potholes.—
Jon Wilner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Not all of our heroes are ghosts.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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Scientists found echoes of human presence dating back to around 14,500 years ago, including footprints, wooden tools, foundations for a building and the remains of an ancient fire pit.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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When numerous low-altitude targets appear, radar systems detect them amid the clutter – unwanted echoes from terrain, sea surfaces, rain or buildings – before identifying and continuously tracking them, reported SCMP.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Afterimages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afterimages. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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