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Noun
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However, the actor does most of the heavy lifting, even as Nemes’ aesthetic approach drowns the frame in striking shadows — a contrast made deep and inviting by Mátyás Erdély’s 35mm photography.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 May 2026 -
Craters, shadows and rugged lunar terrain that were barely visible to the naked eye suddenly came alive in remarkable detail.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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What is Wuthering Heights without ghosts?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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His journey will unravel past ghosts and future misdeeds.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
13 May 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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Some in the crowd said the effort to redraw lines has echoes of the past.—
Kim Chandler,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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The incident — with a few uncomfortable echoes of the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic — has sparked concerns and questions.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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“Afterimages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afterimages. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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