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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
These sections are loaded with remorse, questions about mortality and the afterlife.
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Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
His new one tells the story of a young woman sent from the afterlife to guide a hateful oil baron through the process of dying — and what comes next.
—Michael Schaub, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
Praxi must convince the guru’s estranged daughter to guide her father in freeing his lover’s soul in this darkly comedic tale of love and the afterlife.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 13 Jan. 2026
Put a different way, if your series keeps reminding me of a less interesting version of, like, the 2022 Michelle Monaghan doppelgänger dud Echoes, the chances of your series having a memorable afterlife are limited.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
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Literary Hub, 27 Jan. 2026
His new one tells the story of a young woman sent from the afterlife to guide a hateful oil baron through the process of dying — and what comes next.
—Michael Schaub, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
Praxi must convince the guru’s estranged daughter to guide her father in freeing his lover’s soul in this darkly comedic tale of love and the afterlife.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 13 Jan. 2026
Put a different way, if your series keeps reminding me of a less interesting version of, like, the 2022 Michelle Monaghan doppelgänger dud Echoes, the chances of your series having a memorable afterlife are limited.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for afterlife
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For families This family-friendly resort offers a Kids For All Seasons program, family movie nights, kite-making activity, and more—plus complimentary kids’ menu meals for children ages five and under.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Sensory-inclusive shows offer accommodations for a neurodivergent audience of all ages.—
Alyssa Ramos,
Miami Herald,
14 Feb. 2026
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Kraft is also a finalist for the Hall of Fame as a contributor, and he’s considered a strong candidate to enter immortality in Canton.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Indeed, the film’s characters so beatifically embrace the idea that, by the 25th century, civilization has invented and retired the tech required for near immortality, leaving long-haul pilots like Coakley the only people who still feel compelled to use it.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
28 Jan. 2026
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Thompson is in the twilight of his career and is still one of the deadliest shooters in the NBA.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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The hour of twilight grew denser.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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Carrie Braun, public affairs director at the Sheriff’s Department, said that as of Saturday evening, the suspect hadn’t completed the booking process and that his name is expected to be released Sunday.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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The clock started on the evening of January 31st, a Saturday, when Guthrie took an Uber to the home of her daughter Annie, who lives nearby, for dinner and a game night.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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Even the winter sun seemed to recognize the gravity of the moment, breaking through the clouds to illuminate the private dining room for the entirety of that historic afternoon.—
Pin Yen Tan 9 min ago,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Police were dispatched to the White House official’s address that afternoon after a witness reported a suspicious person.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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Hardy cyclamen is a perennial, which blooms in late summer to autumn with the leaves remaining evergreen throughout the winter.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
12 Feb. 2026
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Plant at the Right Time Bulbs are usually planted in autumn, sometime between September and November, depending on your USDA Hardiness Zone.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Afterlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afterlife. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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