afterlife
noun
af·ter·life
ˈaf-tər-ˌlīf 
1
: an existence after death
2
: a later period in one's life
3
: a period of continued or renewed use, existence, or popularity beyond what is normal, primary, or expected
a TV show with a long afterlife in syndication
Examples of afterlife in a Sentence
Does he believe in an afterlife?
written in afterlife, his memoirs reveal a kinder, more forgiving man
Recent Examples on the Web
For 15 seasons, audiences watched Sam deal with loss, possession, and a demon blood addiction before his joyful reunion with Dean (Jensen Ackles) in the afterlife at the show’s end.
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Sara Netzley, EW.com, 26 May 2024
Their final resting place was likely built to evoke a home, allowing for comfort in the afterlife.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 May 2024
From the world of professional sports and reality love competitions, to a nostalgic summer camp and a waiting room in the afterlife, there's a romance story for every taste.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 20 May 2024
Death educators are trying to create space for people to talk about everything from wills to questions about the afterlife and their own legacy.
—Jasper Davidoff, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 May 2024
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Sara Netzley, EW.com, 26 May 2024
Their final resting place was likely built to evoke a home, allowing for comfort in the afterlife.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 May 2024
From the world of professional sports and reality love competitions, to a nostalgic summer camp and a waiting room in the afterlife, there's a romance story for every taste.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 20 May 2024
Death educators are trying to create space for people to talk about everything from wills to questions about the afterlife and their own legacy.
—Jasper Davidoff, The Christian Science Monitor, 20 May 2024
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“Afterlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/afterlife. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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afterlife
noun
af·ter·life
-ˌlīf
1
: an existence after death
2
: a later period in one's life
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