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Recent Examples of aftertaste
These character endnotes, whether they’re read as youthful naiveté or an insulting interpretation of youthful naiveté, contribute to the finale’s bitter aftertaste.
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Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
1 June 2026
Garnished with a Sour Punch Straw, half a strawberry, a cherry and chamoy sauce, the aftertaste of liquor is overpowered by the cold, smooth texture of the treat.
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Zuri Primos,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
So did a 38-3 Rose Bowl loss to Indiana that ended Alabama’s season, leaving the aftertaste of the program’s worst loss since 1998 in players and coaches mouths.
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David Ubben,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
The latest news for the wine industry has a bit of a bitter aftertaste.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
15 May 2026
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Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
1 June 2026
Garnished with a Sour Punch Straw, half a strawberry, a cherry and chamoy sauce, the aftertaste of liquor is overpowered by the cold, smooth texture of the treat.
—
Zuri Primos,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
So did a 38-3 Rose Bowl loss to Indiana that ended Alabama’s season, leaving the aftertaste of the program’s worst loss since 1998 in players and coaches mouths.
—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
The latest news for the wine industry has a bit of a bitter aftertaste.
—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for aftertaste
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aftertaste
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Orange and lime juice in the marinade add tang, while honey adds a touch of sweetness.
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These bacteria ferment milk sugar, or lactose, into flavor compounds and organic acids, which give the butter a mild tang and complex flavor.
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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.
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But her teachers at the school left important afterimages.
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There are even whispers of his ghost still haunting the area.
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Co-stars include Aaron Paul and Bryce Dallas Howard in the story of two fraudulent paranormal investigators who are forced to face real ghosts and the lies underpinning their business.
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So Jamon pulled up to Stribley Park this day wearing all black, with no trace of red except a splash across his Nikes.
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While low iron, magnesium, or other trace nutrients may also cause yellowing, nitrogen is a primary nutrient and is the most likely culprit.
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The pickle relish seals the deal.
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With venom and shrewd determination, Nicholson paints his character as a swaggering monster who milks every syllable of his dialogue with vitriolic relish.
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These slurs are not mere political insults but echo centuries-old stereotypes denying Black women's femininity and dignity, a historical burden highlighted by figures like Sojourner Truth.
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Labour’s popularity has fallen accordingly, in echoes of the fate suffered by the center-right Conservative Party.
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The peak brightness achieved by the G6 reveals both the subtlest shadows and the brightest highlights simultaneously.
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The team even ran the rover through the deep, confusing shadows of dusk and dawn.
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“Aftertaste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aftertaste. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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