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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
The novel follows Fiona, a mother and wife who has died — and witnesses the immediate aftermath from the afterlife.
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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
The ceremony includes chanting, drumming, dancing, and prayers intended to honor the deceased and guide their spirit to the afterlife.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
But its true cultural afterlife came much later, courtesy of Saturday Night Live.
—Ryan Brennan
april 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
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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
The ceremony includes chanting, drumming, dancing, and prayers intended to honor the deceased and guide their spirit to the afterlife.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
But its true cultural afterlife came much later, courtesy of Saturday Night Live.
—Ryan Brennan
april 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for afterlife
Noun
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Language development, emotional regulation, problem-solving, and relationship-building all begin before age three.—
Tina Dello Russo,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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Freeman remembered Cox, who died Saturday at age 84, as more of an impactful leader who exuded loyalty than as a baseball strategist.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
10 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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Both events promise unforgettable views of the sun's corona, plunging daytime into an eerie twilight.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 May 2026
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Patterson’s comments came at the tail-end of Missouri’s annual legislative session and the twilight of his term as speaker.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
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The hearts and minds of Braves players were on Bobby Cox on a sunny evening at Dodger Stadium before the middle game of a three-game series against the Dodgers — a game that meant very little, considering the news of the day.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
10 May 2026
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The red couch had once been the warm center of family evenings.—
Nicholas Dawidoff,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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The afternoon hours are perfect for a bit of shopping, browsing local crafts, and supporting local artisans.—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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He was being held without bail pending arraignment, scheduled for Friday afternoon.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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The process of making jang is lengthy and begins with fermented soybean blocks known as meju made in late autumn.—
Andrea Strong,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 May 2026
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An autumn El Niño appears to elevate the risk of large fires in the eastern and northern Rocky Mountains in the spring.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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“Afterlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afterlife. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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