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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
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.
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CBS News, 22 Nov. 2024
For a club with their ambitions, the need for reinforcements should not be obscured within the warm afterglow of starting the season with back-to-back victories.
—Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 25 Aug. 2024
But last night, in the afterglow of her (alleged) nuptials, Del Rey gave us a taste of her bridal-adjacent style.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2024
Sure, Bill and Jo are happy now, in the afterglow of tornado chasing.
—Katla McGlynn, Vulture, 17 July 2024
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CBS News, 22 Nov. 2024
For a club with their ambitions, the need for reinforcements should not be obscured within the warm afterglow of starting the season with back-to-back victories.
—Daniel Taylor, The Athletic, 25 Aug. 2024
But last night, in the afterglow of her (alleged) nuptials, Del Rey gave us a taste of her bridal-adjacent style.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2024
Sure, Bill and Jo are happy now, in the afterglow of tornado chasing.
—Katla McGlynn, Vulture, 17 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for afterglow
Noun
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By then, the staging — especially a scene-seating capsizing of the boat, which makes room for the lifeboat — was in place, and the gruesome denouement also remained.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
21 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement Movies ‘Gladiator II’ exaggerates, but historians say the real-life Colosseum was plenty wild Nov. 22, 2024 The increasing strain of U.S. isolationism has led many to consider the pending denouement of another empire, this one American.—
Chris Vognar,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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Another trouble spot is the center support—wooden slats or metal beams can move under the weight of whoever is sleeping on it, causing the wood to rub against the frame.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
27 Feb. 2025
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Five steel beams supporting the bridge, each about 164 feet long, collapsed one after another, the news agency said.—
Jin Yu Young,
New York Times,
25 Feb. 2025
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Brands can meet this demand by offering perks that cater to instant gratification.—
Gary Drenik,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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The species is fueled by hormonal, not cerebral gratifications.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Feb. 2025
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When a quake occurs, aftershocks are often a possibility.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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Authorities warned that aftershocks and other jolts may still arrive, so residents should stay in a safe place.—
Anthony Trotter,
ABC News,
13 Jan. 2025
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Although chances are lower compared to forecasts in the past, the auroras have the potential to be visible in northern Montana, North Dakota, northern Minnesota and northern Michigan.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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Michigan and Maine may also see an aurora, NOAA said in an advisory.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
14 Feb. 2025
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Personal success is about my own contentment and happiness.—
Ian Thomas,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2025
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Find that sweet balance between contentment and ambition.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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In another post, Holmes shared photos of three young women whose afros radiated like halos in front of Magnificent Brothers Barber & Beauty Salon #2 in Watts in 1969, beckoning natives to the comments.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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The halo, known as an Einstein ring, encircles a galaxy 590 million light-years away, considered close by cosmic standards.—
Gqlshare,
Orlando Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2025
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The casting is, indeed, exemplary—a minute’s silence for Bob the Drag Queen’s incredible snapbacks—but something is snagging my enjoyment.—
Raven Smith,
Vogue,
12 Feb. 2025
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As the odometer shows, the Shelby Mustang gave some driving enjoyment, too. Click here for more photos of the 1967 Shelby Mustang GT500.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Afterglow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afterglow. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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