Thesaurus results for AFTERTASTES

aftertastes

noun

plural of aftertaste

as in shadows

a sensation that remains after something is experienced The wine has a fruity aftertaste.

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Recent Examples of aftertastes Our editors liked the creamy texture and balanced flavor of this frosting, that didn't leave any unappetizing aftertastes or grit. — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026 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

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Noun

As political turmoil and public discontent grow, Geonyoung, played by Jung Woosung, emerges from the shadows to chase down a revenge plot nearly a decade in the making.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026
Between color and contrast, rest assured that visuals will be lifelike yet discernible (and you won’t get picked off by a bad agent hiding in the shadows).

— Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of shadows

Noun

While not immune to echoes, most people are chatting about the lineup of Czech cheeses, cured meats, and breads on offer.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
There’s rarely anything as straightforward as a kick drum, a hi-hat, or even a bassline here; instead, everything is smeared, all origins occulted in a thicket of echoes and reflections.

— Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of echoes

Noun

Abdelkarim’s humility is as evident as his youth, which is reflected in a few traces of teenage acne on his cheeks and a shy smile typical of someone who isn’t used to being the focus of media attention.

— Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
The OpenAI token traces back to convertible notes, not stock at all.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of traces

Noun

Twelve-year-old Harmony is fascinated by ghosts and determined to photograph one.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Aug. 2026
The Canadian producer/musician creates songs that feel like they’re haunted by their own ghosts, laced with intertwining echoes, tiny sonic fractures, and a palpable sense of place.

— Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of ghosts

Noun

Despite that, Miller’s love for what might now be considered relics never died.

— Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2026
The recent release of 2026 Topps Chrome Baseball features Back-to-Back Gold Logoman patch autographed one-of-a-kind cards of Ohtani and Judge, taking those relics from jerseys worn in each of their 2024 and 2025 MVP seasons.

— Larry Holder, New York Times, 27 July 2026

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