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Recent Examples of aftertaste
Medium-dark roasts often have a somewhat bitter aftertaste.
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Emily Santora, Health, 30 Jan. 2026
There was definitely heat on the back end, especially in the aftertaste.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
The aftertaste was almost as strong as the original taste.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 23 Jan. 2026
But if the chocolate is very old and the bloom has spread deep inside, the chocolate will be cracked, dry and crusty, possibly with a waxy aftertaste, says Hartel.
—Clarissa Brincat, Popular Science, 21 Jan. 2026
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Emily Santora, Health, 30 Jan. 2026
There was definitely heat on the back end, especially in the aftertaste.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
The aftertaste was almost as strong as the original taste.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 23 Jan. 2026
But if the chocolate is very old and the bloom has spread deep inside, the chocolate will be cracked, dry and crusty, possibly with a waxy aftertaste, says Hartel.
—Clarissa Brincat, Popular Science, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aftertaste
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The rich buttermilk ranch dressing is brightened by fresh lemon juice and zest, which balances the tang of buttermilk and sour cream with the savory herb notes of chives and basil.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
22 Apr. 2026
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The thick, glossy coating is a perfect mix of sweet (honey), spicy (red pepper and fresh ginger), tang (vinegar) and umami (fish sauce).—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
16 Apr. 2026
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That trailing effect isn’t a smear on its own, but their blades also leave afterimages, duplicate smears, along their path through space.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
19 Aug. 2025
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But her teachers at the school left important afterimages.—
Gia Kourlas,
New York Times,
24 Mar. 2025
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Money was counted daily, spoken of incessantly, felt in its paucity like a ghost in each room.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
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That doesn’t mean the ghosts here aren’t scary.—
Jon Dolan,
Rolling Stone,
22 Apr. 2026
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In a time when science’s boundaries were less stable, Lamarck’s poetic theories had significant influence, and its traces can even be detected in contemporary epigenetics.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The satellite also hosts the European Union’s Copernicus Sentinel-4 mission, which aims to monitor key air quality trace gases and aerosols over Europe in support of the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) at high spatial resolution and with a fast revisit time.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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This bright take on the deli counter staple has dried cranberries, celery, and sweet pickle relish for a filling and flavorful dish.—
Amanda Favazza,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
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How Sears might recapture its magnetism Architectural historian Hunter relishes opportunities to explore Sears mail-order homes and meet their owners.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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Her rock-climbing skills also come in handy when she’s trapped in a narrow gorge, and soon after when a hairy ascent provides echoes of the prologue.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2026
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Because behind every ride is an echo of the thousands of Black cowboys who helped shape the American West.—
Brian Unger,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Over the course of the series’ six episodes, their relationship waxes and wanes, but continues to cast a shadow over their fates until the finale’s electrifying denouement.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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However, at least 26 of shadow fleet vessels have breached the US blockade line as of Monday, according to Lloyd’s List Intelligence, a maritime intelligence firm.—
Alayna Treene,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Aftertaste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aftertaste. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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