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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aftertaste
Noun
  • Sour cream makes this classic cake extra moist and adds a hint of tang to every sweet bite.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Whether stirred into stews, folded into pancakes, or whisked into salad dressings, kimchi adds depth, tang, and savory heat to all kinds of dishes.
    Christina Chaey, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Feb. 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 latter sees a faded star eyeing a possible comeback and encountering all sorts of ghosts from his past.
    Marta Balaga, Variety, 6 Feb. 2026
  • The ghosts of the Dončić trade can now be put to rest.
    SportsDay Staff, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • These traces of self-sufficiency only strengthened the couple’s determination to preserve the site’s history.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Expecting to find traces of the past in the old town of Regensburg, at first, archaeologists believed nothing that exciting lurked here.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 8 Feb. 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
  • That quotation alludes to the many Proustian echoes in Bowen’s story set in an aristocratic Big House during the 1919-21 War of Independence.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
  • This hiring cycle became a monochrome echo of decades past.
    Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Morato, who was drafted in to replace Murillo as the left-sided central defender, was a shadow of his fellow Brazilian.
    Paul Taylor, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
  • These concerns are sharpened by the shadow of Epstein, whose connections to powerful figures continue to surface.
    Lauryn Overhultz , Ashley Papa , Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026

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“Aftertaste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aftertaste. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.

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