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as in denouement
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as in beam
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as in gratification
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Recent Examples of afterglow
In the afterglow of CODA, which won Sundance’s Grand Jury Prize and Audience Award before going on to win Best Picture at the 2022 Academy Awards, Hollywood still looks to Park City as a blast-off pad for future Oscar bait.
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Chris Lee, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2025
In the afterglow of Tuesday night’s scintillating performance, Golden preached perspective during the opening stretch of SEC play.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
The afterglow of that first Manchester derby win and first major milestone of the Amorim era has been overshadowed since by the Marcus Rashford situation.
—Mark Critchley, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
His decision will be made in the afterglow of sweeping wins by Republicans in November under the leadership of President-elect Donald Trump, but a poor choice could also help Democrats reclaim a place in Ohio's Senate delegation when the seat comes up for reelection in less than two years.
—CBS News, 22 Nov. 2024
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Chris Lee, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2025
In the afterglow of Tuesday night’s scintillating performance, Golden preached perspective during the opening stretch of SEC play.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2025
The afterglow of that first Manchester derby win and first major milestone of the Amorim era has been overshadowed since by the Marcus Rashford situation.
—Mark Critchley, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
His decision will be made in the afterglow of sweeping wins by Republicans in November under the leadership of President-elect Donald Trump, but a poor choice could also help Democrats reclaim a place in Ohio's Senate delegation when the seat comes up for reelection in less than two years.
—CBS News, 22 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for afterglow
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Ukraine in focus The two heads of states' Thursday talks also touched on a second key concern for Trump — accelerating the denouement of the war in Ukraine and European proactivism in increasing defense spending.—
Ruxandra Iordache,Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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And during the famously bloody denouement — when all but one of the remaining characters are killed, in a matter of minutes — the bodies of Gertrude, Laertes and Claudius tumble down the deck and out of sight, one by one, leaving only the dying Hamlet, cradled by his friend Horatio.—
Houman Barekat,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2025
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Delivered in 2022, the yacht has a beam (or width) of about 44 feet and spans three decks, with each one offering a selection of spots to sunbathe, stretch out or enjoy a coffee with a view.—
Katia Damborsky,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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The residence was rebuilt from the ground up using custom beams milled from historic 1900s timbers, providing of charm and character, but state-of-the-art smart home technology has been added for convenience.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Instant gratification is rare in sports, but that is exactly what this new promo offers.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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The same can be said for skincare, when the desire for instant gratification can sabotage skin health in the interest of an Instagram-worthy before-and-after.—
Jessica Ourisman,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Typically, experts assess the historical frequency of seismic activity, analyze geological records for evidence of past ruptures, examine the relationship between smaller and larger earthquakes, and study aftershock patterns.—
Jenny Lehmann,
Discover Magazine,
5 Mar. 2025
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One clear aftershock is that the Loper case, which struck down Chevron, has already begun reshaping how courts approach administrative regulations while prompting businesses and industries to reassess their strategies for compliance and self-regulation.—
Eric Reicin,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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However, the aurora is always present in the upper atmosphere.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Winter’s darkness allows the aurora to shine bright in these remote locales By Stefanie Waldek All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Architectural Digest,
14 Mar. 2025
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Perhaps the setup for Maryland basketball is mostly fine, and the chief takeaway is simply that university administrators can’t be complacent about their coach’s contentment given the financial and competitive complexities of modern college basketball.—
Childs Walker,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2025
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Some expats living in the Nordic region have argued that ‘contentment’ is a better word than happiness for what this report measures—a steady, deep sense of satisfaction with one’s life than fleeting joy.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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As if this wasn't odd enough, this distant galaxy is surrounded by a huge halo of gas.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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The company enjoyed the halo of a first-mover advantage in generative AI through its investment and partnership with OpenAI, whose ChatGPT shortly after launching in 2022 went viral and sparked the current boom in artificial intelligence.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
21 Mar. 2025
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This behavior not only disrupts the performers' experience but also detracts from the enjoyment of other attendees.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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There are no limits to the enjoyment these Tawny Ports can bring.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Afterglow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afterglow. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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