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afterimages

noun

plural of afterimage
as in shadows

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  1. shadows
  2. ghosts
  3. aftertastes
  4. echoes
Noun
  • To be fair, Snyder, who’s also credited as the film’s cinematographer, captures no shortage of admittedly stirring images throughout, especially those involving flickering light and brooding shadows.
    — Michael Rechtshaffen, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Bluesign is stepping out from the supply chain shadows and into the world of consumers.
    — Jessica Binns, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of shadows
Noun
  • In an effort to explain away his decision, Kiffin reintroduced old ghosts.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Both of these tales were derived from the folk legends and mythologies involving witches and ghosts that were still prevalent along the Hudson Valley.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 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 sounds of eventual victory, Tolokonnikov said, might be heard in the echoes of an earlier chapter of Ukrainian history.
    — David Brennan, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026
  • White, Hampton tells Ditka, still can hear the echoes of Ditka on full blast.
    — Dan Pompei, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of echoes
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“Afterimages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afterimages. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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