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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
Michelle notes her spiritual connection with her mother that continues to grow in the afterlife.
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Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 May 2026
In its afterlife, however, something extraordinary happened.
—Jennifer Armstrong, IndieWire, 15 Apr. 2026
The novel follows Fiona, a mother and wife who has died — and witnesses the immediate aftermath from the afterlife.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
The point underlines the broader commercial afterlife the Goyas can generate for a film.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
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Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 May 2026
In its afterlife, however, something extraordinary happened.
—Jennifer Armstrong, IndieWire, 15 Apr. 2026
The novel follows Fiona, a mother and wife who has died — and witnesses the immediate aftermath from the afterlife.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
The point underlines the broader commercial afterlife the Goyas can generate for a film.
—Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for afterlife
Noun
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Suarez, the van occupant and two additional pedestrians, ages 44 and 36, were listed in stable condition.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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The film explores themes of power and coming of age in a corrupt society, with campus culture wars and climate grief at its center.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Morton produced one of the stranger careers in NFL history at quarterback, full of highs but with football immortality just out of reach.—
Jim Barnes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 May 2026
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The queens of the ballroom extravaganza have moved both costume designer Qween Jean’s fabulous couture and the cats’ quest for immortality up to the main stem with Andrew Lloyd Webber’s righteous blessing.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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When To See Jupiter Join The Sky Show The crescent moon’s journey through the twilight sky continues over the following evenings.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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James could set a precedent of star players spending their twilight years in glamor markets on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The couple rented out Sloomoo Institute, an immersive slime experience, in New York City on Wednesday evening, May 13, to celebrate their son turning 4 alongside close family and friends.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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That ended the starter’s latest erratic evening.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2026
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Masters champion Rory McIlroy bogeyed his last four holes for a 74 that sent him to the practice range for most of the afternoon.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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On Wednesday afternoon and evening, protests broke out around Havana, after some neighborhoods in the capital had experienced blackouts lasting up to 48 hours during the week.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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Featuring a slim silhouette, swallowtail toe and heel-wrapping outsole, the sneaker was made in the heart of Montebelluna’s footwear district in Italy and was first introduced in the autumn/winter 2026 lookbook.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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The autumn will feature a unique celebration featuring top high school athletes from across the country, pairing students with mentors from various industries to inspire their skills and competition.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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“Afterlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afterlife. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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