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
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In court filings challenging a permit issued in Michigan, Bay Mills Tribal Historic Preservation Officer Paula Carrick explained that such items are often buried with the deceased for their journey in the afterlife.
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Getty Images Buffett planned carefully for the afterlife.
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Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025
Quirky skeleton figurines in everyday (and afterlife) scenarios—playing pickleball, slurping ramen, or sipping potions mid-scroll.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025
Getty Images Buffett planned carefully for the afterlife.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 13 June 2025
Today, even in a world where AI ghosts aren't yet compelling ad clicks, some experts have warned that interacting with AI ghosts could cause mental health harms, New Scientist reported, especially if the digital afterlife industry isn't carefully designed, AI ethicists warned.
—ArsTechnica, 13 June 2025
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“Afterlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/afterlife. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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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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