afterlife
noun
af·ter·life
ˈaf-tər-ˌlīf 
1
: an existence after death
2
: a later period in one's life
3
: a period of continued or renewed use, existence, or popularity beyond what is normal, primary, or expected
a TV show with a long afterlife in syndication
Examples of afterlife in a Sentence
Does he believe in an afterlife?
written in afterlife, his memoirs reveal a kinder, more forgiving man
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Some cultures and traditions have structured approaches to conversations around mortality, questions around the afterlife and practices around grief, while others do not.
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Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 23 May 2026
Because of the church scene, which was strongly suggestive of all the characters going to the afterlife, many viewers assumed that all the passengers on Oceanic 815 had been dead the whole time.
—Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
Bones of an adult dog were discovered in the palace, and the remains of a puppy were found with a male guardian, likely sacrificed to accompany him in the afterlife.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 23 May 2026
Fans were particularly vocal about Sayid (Naveen Andrews) ending up with Shannon (Maggie Grace) in the afterlife rather than Nadia (Andrea Gabriel), even though the character’s love for Nadia served as his motivation for the majority of the series.
—Janey Tracey, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026
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Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 23 May 2026
Because of the church scene, which was strongly suggestive of all the characters going to the afterlife, many viewers assumed that all the passengers on Oceanic 815 had been dead the whole time.
—Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
Bones of an adult dog were discovered in the palace, and the remains of a puppy were found with a male guardian, likely sacrificed to accompany him in the afterlife.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 23 May 2026
Fans were particularly vocal about Sayid (Naveen Andrews) ending up with Shannon (Maggie Grace) in the afterlife rather than Nadia (Andrea Gabriel), even though the character’s love for Nadia served as his motivation for the majority of the series.
—Janey Tracey, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026
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“Afterlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/afterlife. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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afterlife
noun
af·ter·life
-ˌlīf
1
: an existence after death
2
: a later period in one's life
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