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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
This week, the Canadian leg of the U.S. Open prelude brought surprises galore, with the afterglow of the Paris 2024 Olympic tennis and some serious rain creating strange results.
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James Hansen, The Athletic, 12 Aug. 2024
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.
—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
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James Hansen, The Athletic, 12 Aug. 2024
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for afterglow
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Such was the case this past weekend, when tens of millions of fans keyed in on the denouement of the college basketball season at the expense of lesser spectacles such as spring football and one notoriously schismatic pro golf startup.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The saga of the Shubert brothers was now consigned to ancient history — even though its scandalous denouement was quite recent history — and the current monarchs were not about to call attention to it.—
Frank Rich,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2025
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Indeed, two years ago, Helen Hu decided to walk away from the beam for good.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
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Femininity and French craftsmanship are on prominent display, with bespoke headboards made from Pierre Frey fabrics in every room, as well as murals from Atelier de Ricou, bird-like Lalique sconces, and restored wooden beams on the ceilings.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
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Social media can be used to create a community of loyal customers who share their experiences, tips, and feedback, while in-store offerings can provide immediate gratification and envy through instant rewards and personalized services.—
Ashley McGrail,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Instant gratification is key for deepening customer engagement.—
Balmukund Shukla,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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How travelers can help Several organizations are working to help the communities affected by the earthquake and aftershocks.—
Jenny Adams,
AFAR Media,
3 Apr. 2025
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Rescue efforts are underway and emergency services are on alert for aftershocks.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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Those interested in viewing the aurora borealis should check the latest prediction and seek out dark, clear areas with a view of the northern horizon.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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On Friday night, the northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, were visible in parts of Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, North and South Dakota and more states across the U.S. NOAA's map shows its forecast for the northern lights for Saturday, April 5, 2025.—
Kierra Frazier,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2025
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What could be more welcome or promising in any era than a beneficial natural product that facilitates focus and concentration, even while inducing a subtle sense of contentment and well-being?—
Wade Davis,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2025
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The Harvard Study of Adult Development —the longest-running happiness study in the world—found that the quality of your relationships is the clearest predictor of long-term contentment and health.—
Greg Orme,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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But The White Lotus proves that prestige TV can now offer just as much, if not more, in terms of ROI and brand halo.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Clooney’s refusal to grandstand as an actor allows his Murrow to maintain his halo.—
Jesse Green,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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That collection of feelings is called anhedonia—basically a loss of enjoyment.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
6 Apr. 2025
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The show was short-lived, but there was true porcine enjoyment in watching this beloved Muppet get her own talk show.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Afterglow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afterglow. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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