aftertaste

noun

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 All in all, a good meal that leaves no bitter aftertaste. — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026 There’s no strange aftertaste, no fishy flavor, and no texture issues. — Rita Templeton, Flow Space, 15 June 2026 The fluffy ice cream has a chemical aftertaste, and there isn’t even a hint of vanilla in the mix. — Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 3 June 2026 These character endnotes, whether they’re read as youthful naiveté or an insulting interpretation of youthful naiveté, contribute to the finale’s bitter aftertaste. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for aftertaste
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aftertaste
  1. tang
  2. afterimage
  3. ghost
  4. trace
  5. relish
  6. echo
  7. shadow
Noun
  • Sherry has a nutty flavor, and balsamic vinegar adds a rich, syrupy tang to glazes.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 July 2026
  • Crumbled feta adds a salty tang, and a touch of chile brings pops of heat that balance the salad’s citrusy notes.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 21 July 2026
Definition of tang
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
Definition of afterimage
Noun
  • Trouble is, the place is haunted by racist ghosts (Stranger Things’ Brett Gelman and Ari Dayan) with dark motives of their own.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 24 July 2026
  • Kennecott offers a mix of ghost-town dwellings, historic attractions, and trails.
    — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026
Definition of ghost
Noun
  • Under cross-examination, Wallace said investigators did not swab or collect two chainsaws found in Burke’s garage because both tested negative for possible traces of blood.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2026
  • Most people who spend meaningful time working, communicating or managing their lives online leave a trace.
    — Artem Lalaiants, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of trace
Noun
  • The sides, like the sandwiches, are relentless in their richness—a bit of roasted-pineapple relish on the lechón dip lands about as forcefully as a Nerf dart against a howitzer.
    — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 19 July 2026
  • Trump is twice divorced, relishes cursing publicly and offers a never-ending onslaught of falsehoods.
    — Will Weissert, Fortune, 18 July 2026
Definition of relish
Noun
  • These reflect their echolocation calls away at an angle, rather than returning them, which can then cause bats to mistake this perpendicular echo pattern for open water or completely empty space.
    — Indrabati Lahiri, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • Diametrically across her on the opposite wall and in a disorienting symbiotic echo is a drawing of legendary football player Pelé.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 24 July 2026
Definition of echo
Noun
  • With 67% of employees engaging in shadow AI usage at work, this unapproved use of chatbots and other AI agents is potentially exposing companies’ sensitive data.
    — Ryan Grant, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • This dominance is physically and mentally exhausting for opponents, who are left chasing shadows as Spain’s technicians pass around them with precision.
    — Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of shadow

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