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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 Lesh was a linchpin in the long afterlife of the Grateful Dead, touring along with other ex-members with the Other Ones (1998-99), the Dead (2003-04, 2008-09) and Furthur (2009-13). Chris Morris, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024 The pic gained greater momentum in its home entertainment afterlife. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2024 However, according to all those responsible for creating John Wick and his dark underworld, this infamous afterlife was far from guaranteed. Simon Bland, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2024 Additionally, in the final moments of the movie, a close-up shot shows a glimpse of a hand that somewhat resembles Maximus' in the afterlife, though a face is never shown. Benjamin Vanhoose, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for afterlife 
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Noun
  • How do thoughts on mortality affect your priorities, especially being a rapper and unfortunately seeing so many peers passing at premature ages?
    Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Horner died in 2019 at age 39 while serving life without parole for the murders, the Altoona Mirror reported.
    Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Aron Fromm, Casey Rupp) — In a future where no one can die and no one wants to live anymore, two space pirate brothers must destroy an evil messiah to break the curse of immortality and deliver humanity to its final resting place.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Dec. 2024
  • His talent for pointing a camera in the right direction at the right time suggests the secret to immortality isn’t found in the fountain of youth.
    Lilian Raji, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • At 33 years old, Virgil van Dijk is into the twilight of his career.
    Graham Ruthven, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
  • Guests can pick their adventure by choosing an afternoon or a twilight tour with the big cats.
    Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Bannon, host of the War Room podcast, made the claim during a speech at the New York Young Republican Club's annual gala on Sunday evening.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
  • President Biden reflected on his tenure in office and his international impact in his address to Democratic Party members at their holiday reception on Sunday evening.
    Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Two students were in critical condition as of Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.
    Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
  • On Monday afternoon, Madison Police Chief Shon Barners said a teacher and a teen student were killed, while noting the shooter’s family has been cooperating with police.
    Scott Thompson, Fox News, 17 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The 29-year-old expectant mom joined her husband, the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, for a picturesque sweet stroll in the autumn leaves.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
  • With slopes reaching altitudes of 3,600 meters, including the iconic Glacier de Mont-de-Lans, Les 2 Alpes ensures exceptional snow reliability throughout the season, from early autumn to late spring.
    Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024

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“Afterlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afterlife. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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