aftertaste

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 There’s no artificial aftertaste to be found here thanks to a short ingredient list that consists mainly of carbonated water, fruit juice, sea salt, herbs or spices, and probiotics. Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Aug. 2025 Irish actor Ronan stars in Bad Apples, described as a biting satire with a thriller aftertaste that will open the section. Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025 There’s something about that complex balance of sweetness and slightly bitter aftertaste that takes me back to Kentucky, where the cocktail is often served at outdoor barbeques or as a before – and sometimes after – drink at dinner parties. Michael Collins, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025 Still the aftertaste of raspberry filling clings to her soft palate, as thick and heady and floral as menstrual blood. Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 30 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for aftertaste
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Noun
  • The vanilla flavor, coupled with the tang of the cream cheese, is the perfect balance.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The lactic acid thickens the mixture and gives the cheese its signature subtle tang.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
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
  • Video footage recorded by their owner Macie Lamb shows two pups, Ace and Tango growling at a decorative object that resembles a small ceramic dog wearing a ghost costume while holding a pumpkin in its mouth.
    Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
  • But March’s family, which has seen their factory turned upside down by the ghost of a former employee, rejects the relationship.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Viper represents a novel capability to deploy from a distance, operate without being detected and then depart without leaving a trace, in a way that would be impossible otherwise.
    David Hambling, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Vogue’s senior beauty shopping writer Kiana Murden has been hooked on it since her first trial—using it to not only remove traces of foundation, but also refresh her skin in the morning.
    Iman Balagam, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • These were just the kind of fast-paced, blunt maneuvers that Bovino relishes.
    Elliot Spagat, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
  • This team of people threw themselves into it with such relish and joy and enthusiasm.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • For many people, Stewart included, conjure’s echoes ring loudest in the kitchen.
    Danielle Amir Jackson, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The Resale Impact of All Those Designer Moves While luxury brands have sought to juice up their businesses with designer changes all over the place, there was an echo effect on The RealReal, where searches for on-the-move design stars skyrocketed.
    Evan Clark, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • New Light Show Eventually, the NuPhy team managed to create a homogenous light source by placing the LEDs at different angles to the beans and that eliminated the shadows.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Ortega, who has lived in the shadows of the Coliseum since moving from Nayarit, Mexico, in 1992, said Oakland needed more days like these after the departures of three pro sports teams.
    Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025

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“Aftertaste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aftertaste. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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