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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
Each color relates to one of the four points of the compass: for example, white is the north, representing the afterlife.
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Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 13 July 2025
The afterlife and transformation Allen’s book also explores the concept of the afterlife as a transformation process.
—Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
This may sound strange coming from someone who doesn’t know if there’s an afterlife above, but the panoramic view is almost like looking down from Heaven.
—Eric A. Green, Baltimore Sun, 21 June 2025
Through the rejection of violence and the building of a peaceful agrarian society in accordance with Georgist principles, Tolstoy believed that the Christian task of creating the kingdom of God could be accomplished, not as a longed-for afterlife, but as a living, historic reality.
—Ben Woollard, JSTOR Daily, 18 June 2025
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Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 13 July 2025
The afterlife and transformation Allen’s book also explores the concept of the afterlife as a transformation process.
—Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
This may sound strange coming from someone who doesn’t know if there’s an afterlife above, but the panoramic view is almost like looking down from Heaven.
—Eric A. Green, Baltimore Sun, 21 June 2025
Through the rejection of violence and the building of a peaceful agrarian society in accordance with Georgist principles, Tolstoy believed that the Christian task of creating the kingdom of God could be accomplished, not as a longed-for afterlife, but as a living, historic reality.
—Ben Woollard, JSTOR Daily, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for afterlife
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Two other girls - ages 8 and 11 - were rushed to Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital in critical condition.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
3 Aug. 2025
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The photo was posted just days after Pope Francis died on Easter this year at age 88.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
3 Aug. 2025
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Advertisement The film builds to a massive showdown at an industrial facility where in an act of redemption, Booker gives his immortality to Andy.—
Rory Doherty,
Time,
2 July 2025
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For the 2017 film adaptation It and its 2019 sequel, Pennywise was given a more old-school look with the character’s costuming and makeup reflecting past eras as a nod to his immortality.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
9 May 2025
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If Messi and teammate Jordi Alba skip the event and avoid immediate sanctions, as early reporting from ESPN suggests, what is to coerce Kylian Mbappe 10 years or Lamine Yamal 20 years from now in the twilight of their careers?—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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At the moment of reappearance, the sun will be about 11 degrees below the horizon, meaning Maia should reappear in a twilight sky.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
19 July 2025
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The evening Men's Bible Fellowship meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday, at 6:00 PM.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
27 July 2025
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When police responded to the shooting on the evening of July 21, officers found Smith suffering from gunshot wounds to her arm and chest.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
26 July 2025
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Then, spend a quiet afternoon reading ensconced on the lounge chairs outside your villa, or take the winding stairs down the cliff to your own private watering hole.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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That small section of fire was extinguished Sunday afternoon, but videos posted on social media by South Metro Fire Rescue showed the flames continue to spread across the grassy open space, sending up a wall of smoke.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
14 July 2025
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Starbucks fall flavors in grocery stores now Along with its fall menu launch date, Starbucks also announced some of its limited-time autumn flavors are available even sooner.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Plan your trip for fall to experience fewer crowds and spectacular autumn colors.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
29 July 2025
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“Afterlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afterlife. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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