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as in age
a later period of one's life
written in afterlife, his memoirs reveal a kinder, more forgiving man
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as in immortality
unending existence after death
hoping to join her deceased parents in the afterlife
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Recent Examples of afterlife
The series’ final scene finds Spencer, 45 years later, joining Alex in the afterlife for a heavenly waltz (in what appears to be the ballroom of the ocean liner where they were separated).
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Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 6 Apr. 2025
This is the season where Meredith, suffering from the virus, falls into a coma and meets her dead friends and lovers on a beach that’s possibly in the afterlife, or perhaps her imagination.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2025
Jamil starred alongside Kristen Bell, Manny Jacinto, William Jackson Harper and Ted Danson as their characters navigated the afterlife.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Ancient Egyptians believed in the afterlife and developed elaborate burial practices to ensure a smooth transition to the next world.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
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Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 6 Apr. 2025
This is the season where Meredith, suffering from the virus, falls into a coma and meets her dead friends and lovers on a beach that’s possibly in the afterlife, or perhaps her imagination.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2025
Jamil starred alongside Kristen Bell, Manny Jacinto, William Jackson Harper and Ted Danson as their characters navigated the afterlife.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Ancient Egyptians believed in the afterlife and developed elaborate burial practices to ensure a smooth transition to the next world.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for afterlife
Noun
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The age of your oldest account, newest account, and the average age of all your accounts will play into your score.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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In an age where companies fight for attention, those delivering relevant, intuitive experiences rise above the noise: Streaming services use real-time viewing data to recommend shows, boosting retention.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Bruno Ganz, in an unforgettable performance, plays an angel who can hear the thoughts of the denizens of Berlin and decides to give up his immortality to join them.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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Along with a lifelong dream of being a Masters champion, McIlroy is now part of golfing immortality as only the sixth player with the career Grand Slam.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Their paths crossed again when Slot returned to Zwolle in the twilight of his playing days after spells at NAC Breda and Sparta Rotterdam.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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The ostensible reason: Benedict didn’t want his physical deterioration to paralyze the church the way John Paul II’s Parkinson’s disease did during the twilight of a papacy that lasted more than a quarter of a century.—
Howard Chua-Eoan,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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While guests have gotten used to early and extended evening park access, those benefits are actually decided on annually and have been extended for next year.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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The waterproof sandals are ideal for everything from an afternoon at the pool to a beach stroll to an evening dinner.—
Megan Schaltegger,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Apr. 2025
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Kennedy announced Tuesday afternoon that eight artificial dyes will be eliminated from medications and the nation's food supply by the end of 2026.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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The plane returned to Washington later that afternoon.—
Daniel Klaidman,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2025
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Perennial June-bearing strawberries are typically fertilized once a year in late summer to early autumn, while annual day-neutral strawberries are fertilized at six-week intervals from mid-summer to early fall.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Apr. 2025
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Seeds are eaten by songbirds in autumn, when foliage takes on gleaming red and purple hues.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Afterlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afterlife. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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