1
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
Then comes the afterlife of a garment.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Which characters moved on to the afterlife (and with whom)?
—Janey Tracey, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026
Some cultures and traditions have structured approaches to conversations around mortality, questions around the afterlife and practices around grief, while others do not.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 23 May 2026
Because of the church scene, which was strongly suggestive of all the characters going to the afterlife, many viewers assumed that all the passengers on Oceanic 815 had been dead the whole time.
—Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Which characters moved on to the afterlife (and with whom)?
—Janey Tracey, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026
Some cultures and traditions have structured approaches to conversations around mortality, questions around the afterlife and practices around grief, while others do not.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 23 May 2026
Because of the church scene, which was strongly suggestive of all the characters going to the afterlife, many viewers assumed that all the passengers on Oceanic 815 had been dead the whole time.
—Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for afterlife
Noun
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While the Reuters/Ipsos survey found that 89% of Democrats believe Trump has become erratic with age, only 30% of Republicans say the same.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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His introduction came at age 10, when RAGBRAI, which is an acronym for the Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, passed through his hometown of Oelwein (a town with a population of fewer than 6,000), filling yards with tents and strangers.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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With her at his side — not to mention his memorably crusty trainer, Mickey (Burgess Meredith), Rocky charts a fairy-tale path to boxing immortality.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 June 2026
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Like a vampire who can't see his own shadowy side, Peter promises them youthful immortality but ultimately ends up isolated and alone.—
Rodney Carmichael,
NPR,
3 June 2026
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In the first half of the week, look low to the west-northwest about 30-45 minutes after sunset to see Venus and Jupiter drawing together in the twilight.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
6 June 2026
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The twilight wound up benefitting the Red Sox in a big way a few minutes later.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
4 June 2026
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The Midwestern supper club ritual hasn’t changed, bringing guests together for long, unhurried evenings of dining and entertaining.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Don't assume your grass is dry by simply looking at it, especially in the morning or late evening.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026
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And like Inter Miami matches, the area around Freedom park and MIA will likely be congested from mid-afternoon through kickoff and then again late at night at the end of the match.—
Amaia Gavica,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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But judging from all the people crowding into downtown on that unseasonably warm March afternoon, Livermore isn’t so hidden anymore.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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The 32-year-old had a limited role in his final season at City, making only nine Premier League appearances, but started three World Cup qualifying matches in the autumn and is clearly trusted by Thomas Tuchel.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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The autumn marked 10 years since her daughter died.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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“Afterlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afterlife. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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