aftertaste

Definition of aftertastenext
as in tang
a sensation that remains after something is experienced The wine has a fruity aftertaste.

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Recent Examples of aftertaste Many artificial sweeteners are known for aftertastes or digestive side effects, and some have raised consumer health concerns. Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 17 Jan. 2026 Protein Milk can be added to coffees, lattes, matcha and Refreshers, delivering a creamy texture without the chalky aftertaste that often turns people off. Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026 Whisked into liquid at just the right temperature, the resulting drink has smooth, slightly vegetal, earthy flavor and a subtle, sweet aftertaste. Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2026 Those efforts are fueled by the same dedication and motivation that turned Hamilton into one of F1’s all-time greats, despite the aftertaste of his tough first season with Ferrari. Luke Smith, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for aftertaste
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Noun
  • The name Dee Dee has long elicited in my mind thoughts of intense spice and tang.
    Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 29 Jan. 2026
  • The cheese sauce is super savory, with both Cheddar and pepper Jack and is seasoned with chili powder for warmth and has a little barbecue sauce stirred in for some tang and sweetness to balance the richness.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • But her teachers at the school left important afterimages.
    Gia Kourlas, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The silk mousseline garments floated almost like ghosts or memories of Chanel designs past, including the famous skirt suit with its matching cardigan and Karl Lagerfeld modernisms like jeans with a tweed jacket, plus the iconic flap bag.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Elytra Dark will serve as a transfer vehicle to bring the Blue ghost lander to the moon.
    Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Development on Titanique traces back a decade, when Mindelle, Rousouli and co-creator Ty Blue (Titanique's director) dreamed up the show and staged a concert presentation in.
    Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Some fruit pits and seeds, like those in apples and pears, contain traces of cyanide, which is harmful to birds.
    Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 6 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The company has since expanded the business to include sauerkraut, relish, potato chips, and, yes, Bloody Mary mixes.
    Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Chowchow is a unique Southern pickled relish that highlights summer produce.
    Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Pair your Sicilian feast with Ben Ryé or Marsala Superiore, but close with a creamy Tiramisu cocktail—the sweetest echo of la dolce vita.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Rye and apple brandy are fast friends—the apple brandy adding an autumnal echo to rye’s grainy persistence.
    Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Her eyes were embellished with pumpkin-colored shadow on her lids, shimmering white shadow in her inner corners and sky-high lashes that tickled the bottoms of her brows, while her lips were lined in a dark taupe hue and filled with clear gloss.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026
  • At night, shadows from the tree leaves outside dance on the floor through the large window.
    Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026

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“Aftertaste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aftertaste. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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