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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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Nobody seems interested in unpacking the actual immortality aspect here.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
15 Apr. 2026
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The point of it all Another classic story of the search for immortality comes from Greek mythology.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 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 11 May. 2026.
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