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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
While in the hospital, Meredith takes a visit to the afterlife and sees familiar faces who have died, including her mom, Denny, and her dog, Doc.
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Christina Dugan Ramirez, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Poor little Emile was going to ride to the afterlife with Gemma, apparently, but, like… why?
—Ars Technica, 25 Mar. 2025
The episode fills in who Spencer becomes without Alex, and then Taylor Sheridan delivers this epilogue ending, where Spencer and Alex reunite in the afterlife.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 6 Apr. 2025
The series’ final scene finds Spencer, 45 years later, joining Alex in the afterlife for a heavenly waltz (in what appears to be the ballroom of the ocean liner where they were separated).
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 6 Apr. 2025
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Christina Dugan Ramirez, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Poor little Emile was going to ride to the afterlife with Gemma, apparently, but, like… why?
—Ars Technica, 25 Mar. 2025
The episode fills in who Spencer becomes without Alex, and then Taylor Sheridan delivers this epilogue ending, where Spencer and Alex reunite in the afterlife.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 6 Apr. 2025
The series’ final scene finds Spencer, 45 years later, joining Alex in the afterlife for a heavenly waltz (in what appears to be the ballroom of the ocean liner where they were separated).
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for afterlife
Noun
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The age of your oldest account, newest account, and the average age of all your accounts will play into your score.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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That tautology, in the age of Trump, is now a matter of judicial precedent.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
29 Apr. 2025
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Bruno Ganz, in an unforgettable performance, plays an angel who can hear the thoughts of the denizens of Berlin and decides to give up his immortality to join them.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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Along with a lifelong dream of being a Masters champion, McIlroy is now part of golfing immortality as only the sixth player with the career Grand Slam.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Their paths crossed again when Slot returned to Zwolle in the twilight of his playing days after spells at NAC Breda and Sparta Rotterdam.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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The ostensible reason: Benedict didn’t want his physical deterioration to paralyze the church the way John Paul II’s Parkinson’s disease did during the twilight of a papacy that lasted more than a quarter of a century.—
Howard Chua-Eoan,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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The evening also featured a live performance by R&B singer-songwriter Tweet.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
3 May 2025
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Elsewhere during the evening, the Mahomes were spotted dancing with other guests.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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If this vote is not decisive, over the next two days, two votes will be held in the morning, and two more in the afternoon.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
3 May 2025
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Meanwhile on the West Coast, thunderstorms with rampant lightning quickly developed the afternoon of May 1, prompting a flash flood warning for parts of California including Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara counties.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Perennial June-bearing strawberries are typically fertilized once a year in late summer to early autumn, while annual day-neutral strawberries are fertilized at six-week intervals from mid-summer to early fall.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Apr. 2025
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Seeds are eaten by songbirds in autumn, when foliage takes on gleaming red and purple hues.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Afterlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afterlife. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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