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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
But its true cultural afterlife came much later, courtesy of Saturday Night Live.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for afterlife
Noun
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In 1986, riding the long shot Ferdinand, Bill Shoemaker became the oldest jockey to win the Kentucky Derby at age 54.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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For families There are no age restrictions for younger guests, although the atmosphere is quite calm and grown-up plus there are no specific children’s amenities or facilities in the restaurant.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 May 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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Venus Venus hangs at practically the same height, moderately low in the west-northwest during evening twilight throughout the month of May.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
2 May 2026
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For now, Brown is savoring his first Oaks win that almost seemed inevitable considering how Always A Runner ran patiently and confidently before turning it through the final turn in the twilight.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
Noun
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The morning appetite is a different animal from its midday and evening counterparts; there is no growing anticipation, no gradual negotiation, no consideration of snacks or other stopgaps.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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Loyola confirmed Hughes’ death on its athletics website Saturday evening.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
Noun
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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 10 May. 2026.
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