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Recent Examples of afterglow
In the afterglow of another win in the derby and a 16-point swing from this time last year, Milan may still end the season in the Champions League but empty-handed.
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James Horncastle, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Now 20 years old and an Olympic champion, Liu is very much still in the afterglow of her performance.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 23 Feb. 2026
But as Gottlieb addressed the team after the game, her players burst into spontaneous celebration, flinging water at their coach and soaking in the afterglow of their biggest victory of the season.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
The Ducks’ Pat Verbeek could continue basking in the afterglow of an off-the-board lottery pick, winger Beckett Sennecke, that panned out famously.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 18 Jan. 2026
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James Horncastle, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Now 20 years old and an Olympic champion, Liu is very much still in the afterglow of her performance.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 23 Feb. 2026
But as Gottlieb addressed the team after the game, her players burst into spontaneous celebration, flinging water at their coach and soaking in the afterglow of their biggest victory of the season.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026
The Ducks’ Pat Verbeek could continue basking in the afterglow of an off-the-board lottery pick, winger Beckett Sennecke, that panned out famously.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 18 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for afterglow
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For a decade, viewers have cringed at Amanda Batula and Kyle Cooke’s rocky relationship, the dénouement of which is currently playing out on season ten of Summer House.—
Rebecca Jennings,
Vulture,
1 Apr. 2026
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The denouement of the musical bears down, allowing both Barfee and Olive to bring the piece home, and where some of the show’s best music lives.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Ensure your vehicle is visible to others by using low-beam headlights, which also activate your taillights.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Apr. 2026
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Massive beams repurposed Look up in the great hall and the ceiling becomes part of the backstory.—
David Caraccio
April 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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There will be no room for instant gratification here.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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Each and every chocolate mushroom from Alice was specifically designed with immediate gratification and long term benefits in mind.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2026
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When aftershock data is available, the corresponding maps and charts include earthquakes within 100 miles and seven days of the initial quake.—
William B. Davis,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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In season two, the trauma of her assault is still coursing through her and sending out aftershocks.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
6 Mar. 2026
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As the sun set behind Earth, auroras were visible to the top right and bottom left of the planet, and bright zodiacal light can be seen in a band at the bottom right.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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Together, these cosmic ingredients could keep auroras active tonight, offering skywatchers another chance to glimpse the colorful display dancing across higher-latitude skies.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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There was no sign of contentment.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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Your 4th House of Protection hosts contentment-seeking Venus, encouraging you to take comfort in your private world.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2026
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But the improvement may not last long as the American economy absorbs fallout from the Iran war and a surge in oil prices.—
Paul Wiseman,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The rest of the film deals with the fallout from her confession.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
3 Apr. 2026
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Similar to the ring belonging to Eugenie's mother, Sarah Ferguson, the pink center stone is surrounded by a halo of white diamonds and set on a Welsh gold band.—
Jessica Gibbs,
InStyle,
2 Apr. 2026
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There are levels to everything—even Ferrari halo cars.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Afterglow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afterglow. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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