afterglow
noun
af·ter·glow
ˈaf-tər-ˌglō 
1
: a glow remaining where a light has disappeared
2
: a pleasant effect or feeling that lingers after something is done, experienced, or achieved
basking in the afterglow of success
Examples of afterglow in a Sentence
the afterglow of the sunset
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In the afterglow of Denver’s dominant Week 7 win at New Orleans last fall, a tiny subplot hung in the air like a potential pollutant.
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 28 July 2025
As midnight approached at the Aviva stadium, Lookman proudly posed for photos in the afterglow of his hat-trick in the final in Dublin, a display that secured the club its first trophy in nearly 60 years.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 24 July 2025
The pro golf world may still be basking in the afterglow of Scottie Scheffler’s bravura fourth major victory, but while fans pause to reflect on whether the current world No. 1 may be echoing Tiger in his prime, the tour has pressed onto Minnesota for the 3M Open.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
As Holly approaches orgasm, a pastel filter descends over her vision, lasting through her climax and into the afterglow.
—Kate Evans, Scientific American, 25 June 2025
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 28 July 2025
As midnight approached at the Aviva stadium, Lookman proudly posed for photos in the afterglow of his hat-trick in the final in Dublin, a display that secured the club its first trophy in nearly 60 years.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 24 July 2025
The pro golf world may still be basking in the afterglow of Scottie Scheffler’s bravura fourth major victory, but while fans pause to reflect on whether the current world No. 1 may be echoing Tiger in his prime, the tour has pressed onto Minnesota for the 3M Open.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
As Holly approaches orgasm, a pastel filter descends over her vision, lasting through her climax and into the afterglow.
—Kate Evans, Scientific American, 25 June 2025
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“Afterglow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/afterglow. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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afterglow
noun
af·ter·glow
-ˌglō
1
: a glow remaining (as in the sky after sunsets) where a light has disappeared
2
: a pleasant feeling that lingers after something is done, experienced, or achieved
the afterglow of success
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