aftertastes

Definition of aftertastesnext
plural of aftertaste
as in shadows
a sensation that remains after something is experienced The wine has a fruity aftertaste.

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Recent Examples of aftertastes Our editors liked the creamy texture and balanced flavor of this frosting, that didn't leave any unappetizing aftertastes or grit. Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026 Many artificial sweeteners are known for aftertastes or digestive side effects, and some have raised consumer health concerns. Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 17 Jan. 2026
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Noun
  • Observing tips The lunar disk is entirely bereft of shadows during the full moon phase, making this the perfect time to trace the outline of lunar maria — where lava flows filled colossal impact basins billions of years ago before hardening to form sweeping basaltic plains.
    Anthony Wood, Space.com, 1 May 2026
  • The Harrison County Health Department notes dark clothing resembles the shadows where mosquitoes hide.
    Ryan Brennan May 1, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
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  • Drums and synthesizers are interspersed with delicately arranged strings, but there’s something transcendent about the contours and echoes of Raye’s voice.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2026
  • Because what Wilson created with Joe Turner’s Come and Gone is a house of shadows and echoes.
    Sara Holdren, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The History Behind America’s State Fair Tradition The American fair traces back to 1807, when Elkanah Watson, a banker and farmer in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, organized an exhibition to promote his sheep.
    Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
  • This assortment includes the Detox Pads, which gently remove all traces of makeup and impurities from the day and deep clean skin without stripping.
    Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • As lawmakers consider helping the Chicago Bears build a new stadium, the ghosts of past stadium deals still haunt the present.
    Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
  • This includes some that pass through each other like ghosts, some that interact with each other, exchanging energy, and others that decay into smaller particles, releasing a tiny bit of energy in the process.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 27 Apr. 2026
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  • The central stupa also houses various sacred relics, including tooth relics of the Buddha obtained from Sri Lanka.
    Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 2026
  • Investigations into the small plot of land began in February, after preliminary test digs indicated promising archaeological relics in the area.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 29 Apr. 2026

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“Aftertastes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aftertastes. Accessed 4 May. 2026.

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