Definition of afterlifenext
1
2
as in immortality
unending existence after death hoping to join her deceased parents in the afterlife

Synonyms & Similar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of afterlife But its true cultural afterlife came much later, courtesy of Saturday Night Live. Ryan Brennan april 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026 Historians believe they were meant to ensure his financial stability in the afterlife. Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026 Digital Project’s afterlife was largely absorbed into the world of building information modeling (BIM), construction management, and efficiency optimization. Julian Rose, Artforum, 26 Mar. 2026 The show centers on Maddie (Peyton List), a teenager who suddenly finds herself in the afterlife and haunting the halls of her high school. Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for afterlife
Recent Examples of Synonyms for afterlife
Noun
  • Has the state of the world, your age, anything sort of changed your motivation toward the game?
    Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Positive Results Center empowers healing journeys, helping people of all ages discover their dreams and potential.
    Staff Photographer, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Nobody seems interested in unpacking the actual immortality aspect here.
    Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2026
  • The point of it all Another classic story of the search for immortality comes from Greek mythology.
    Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • All other times occur during the period from mid-twilight through the end of evening twilight.
    Joe Rao, Space.com, 24 Apr. 2026
  • With Curry available for the postseason, and fellow mainstay Draymond Green also firmly in the twilight of his Hall of Fame career, the current veteran core only has so many more shots at postseason glory before retirement calls.
    Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Across the country, the average price for a gallon of gas remained above $4 Friday evening.
    Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
  • The cheapest available seat was listed at $237 as of Friday evening.
    Annie Costabile, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • At a lawn party devoted to the game of cornhole, Clark flirts with Floyd’s wife and the two soon begin an affair, meeting for afternoon assignations at the local Quality Garden Suites.
    Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
  • In a showdown between the top two teams in the Foothill League, Saugus softball came out on top against West Ranch, 9-5, on Thursday afternoon.
    Matt Wagner, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • This striking deciduous tree is recognized for its unique alligator bark, vibrant autumn foliage, and late-season sweet fruit.
    SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026
  • But a visit the rest of the year is equally worthwhile, especially when activities like stargazing at the Maria Mitchell Observatory hit their stride in autumn and winter.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Afterlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afterlife. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on afterlife

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster