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as in age
a later period of one's life
written in afterlife, his memoirs reveal a kinder, more forgiving man
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as in immortality
unending existence after death
hoping to join her deceased parents in the afterlife
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Recent Examples of afterlife
Their story goes together: two women who are both totally powerless and, at the same time, lie at the crux of the narrative—and the intertwining of their stories stays that way for much of their literary afterlife.
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Literary Hub, 13 June 2025
In court filings challenging a permit issued in Michigan, Bay Mills Tribal Historic Preservation Officer Paula Carrick explained that such items are often buried with the deceased for their journey in the afterlife.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025
Quirky skeleton figurines in everyday (and afterlife) scenarios—playing pickleball, slurping ramen, or sipping potions mid-scroll.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025
Getty Images Buffett planned carefully for the afterlife.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 13 June 2025
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Literary Hub, 13 June 2025
In court filings challenging a permit issued in Michigan, Bay Mills Tribal Historic Preservation Officer Paula Carrick explained that such items are often buried with the deceased for their journey in the afterlife.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025
Quirky skeleton figurines in everyday (and afterlife) scenarios—playing pickleball, slurping ramen, or sipping potions mid-scroll.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025
Getty Images Buffett planned carefully for the afterlife.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for afterlife
Noun
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Rock icon Ozzy Osbourne, who died July 22, 2025, at age 76, was a frequent visitor to Milwaukee during his touring days, with the groundbreaking heavy metal band Black Sabbath and on his own as a solo act.—
Chris Foran,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
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When the Disney+ series returns for season 2, Courtney B. Vance will play the role of Zeus, taking over as the god of thunder after season 1 cast member Reddick died in 2023 at age 60.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
22 July 2025
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Schwab probes notions of female rage, hunger, and love, using the notion of immortality to interrogate the sacrifices women must make in a world designed for their oppression.—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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That writing is a form of suicide, and a form of immortality.—
Ezra Fox
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
Noun
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All of the shooting had to happen at twilight, the time of day when Crewdson works.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
9 July 2025
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There were issues, however—at 12 years old, the dog was in his twilight years, and had medical issues including a severe ear infection.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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The evening Men's Bible Fellowship meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday, at 6:00 PM.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
27 July 2025
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When police responded to the shooting on the evening of July 21, officers found Smith suffering from gunshot wounds to her arm and chest.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
26 July 2025
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Then, spend a quiet afternoon reading ensconced on the lounge chairs outside your villa, or take the winding stairs down the cliff to your own private watering hole.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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The chance of showers continues Tuesday in the morning and early afternoon, picking back up in the evening with a possible thunderstorm.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
14 July 2025
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Lekman will tour North America this autumn in support of Songs for Other People’s Weddings.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
10 July 2025
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That would have been in the late summer/early autumn of '84.—
David Chiu,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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“Afterlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afterlife. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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