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as in age
a later period of one's life
written in afterlife, his memoirs reveal a kinder, more forgiving man
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as in immortality
unending existence after death
hoping to join her deceased parents in the afterlife
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Recent Examples of afterlife
The series’ final scene finds Spencer, 45 years later, joining Alex in the afterlife for a heavenly waltz (in what appears to be the ballroom of the ocean liner where they were separated).
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Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 6 Apr. 2025
This is the season where Meredith, suffering from the virus, falls into a coma and meets her dead friends and lovers on a beach that’s possibly in the afterlife, or perhaps her imagination.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2025
Jamil starred alongside Kristen Bell, Manny Jacinto, William Jackson Harper and Ted Danson as their characters navigated the afterlife.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Ancient Egyptians believed in the afterlife and developed elaborate burial practices to ensure a smooth transition to the next world.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
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Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 6 Apr. 2025
This is the season where Meredith, suffering from the virus, falls into a coma and meets her dead friends and lovers on a beach that’s possibly in the afterlife, or perhaps her imagination.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2025
Jamil starred alongside Kristen Bell, Manny Jacinto, William Jackson Harper and Ted Danson as their characters navigated the afterlife.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
Ancient Egyptians believed in the afterlife and developed elaborate burial practices to ensure a smooth transition to the next world.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for afterlife
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The National Civilian Community Corps deployed adults between the ages of 18 and 26 to work for weeks at a time to serve in communities, working on disaster response, environmental conservation and wildfire prevention across the country.—
Aishvarya Kavi,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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There are two different vaccines available based on age.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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Bruno Ganz, in an unforgettable performance, plays an angel who can hear the thoughts of the denizens of Berlin and decides to give up his immortality to join them.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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Along with a lifelong dream of being a Masters champion, McIlroy is now part of golfing immortality as only the sixth player with the career Grand Slam.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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At 33 years old, most quarterbacks would be considered to be in the twilight of their careers, but Gannon's best football still lay ahead.—
Omaid Homayun,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Makelele arrived at Chelsea in the twilight of his career.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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While guests have gotten used to early and extended evening park access, those benefits are actually decided on annually and have been extended for next year.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Teen boy identified days after drowning in choppy waters off Fort Lauderdale beach Rip current forecast A high rip current risk alert was issued for coastal Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties through Tuesday evening by the National Weather Service in Miami.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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Kennedy announced Tuesday afternoon that eight artificial dyes will be eliminated from medications and the nation's food supply by the end of 2026.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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The plane returned to Washington later that afternoon.—
Daniel Klaidman,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2025
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In autumn cooling temperatures push superintendents into a transition mode, preparing their courses for frost and snow.—
Renny Vandewege,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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This native wildflower has exceptional heat and drought tolerance and supports a diversity of wildlife, from native bees and butterflies to goldfinches and other songbirds that feast on the tiny seeds in autumn.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Afterlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afterlife. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
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