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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
Ending the show in the afterlife feels a little like cheating.
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Victoria Edel, People.com, 23 May 2025
The Mormon Church teaches that ancestors are reunited in the afterlife.
—Barbara Demick, New Yorker, 23 May 2025
Wes Anderson is talking about a surreal moment that occurs early in his latest film, The Phoenician Scheme, in which the protagonist, the ruthless international tycoon Zsa-Zsa Korda (Benicio del Toro), experiences a vision of the afterlife.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 18 May 2025
When the three pray together, secure in their faith that the only happiness lies in the afterlife, his innocence is heartbreaking.
—Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times, 15 May 2025
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Victoria Edel, People.com, 23 May 2025
The Mormon Church teaches that ancestors are reunited in the afterlife.
—Barbara Demick, New Yorker, 23 May 2025
Wes Anderson is talking about a surreal moment that occurs early in his latest film, The Phoenician Scheme, in which the protagonist, the ruthless international tycoon Zsa-Zsa Korda (Benicio del Toro), experiences a vision of the afterlife.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 18 May 2025
When the three pray together, secure in their faith that the only happiness lies in the afterlife, his innocence is heartbreaking.
—Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for afterlife
Noun
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Twelve people ages 52 to 88 suffered burns ranging from serious to minor, police said.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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Both found fame in the music industry at a young age, and had to endure their own pressures that came with fame.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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In his new book, More Everything Forever, the science journalist Adam Becker offers a deep dive into the worldview of techno-utopians such as Musk—one that’s underpinned by promises of AI dominance, space colonization, boundless economic growth, and eventually, immortality.—
John Kaag,
The Atlantic,
28 May 2025
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Searching for immortality has been rich creative pickings for thousands of years, from Dracula and Peter Pan to the Holy Grail and the philosopher’s stone, and onward to modern times with Cocoon and Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.—
Sean Kingsley,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
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And Jupiter, which will be nothing more than a bright, white dot against the bright twilight background, will appear only 5 degrees higher.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
27 May 2025
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From summer through October, the rooftop transforms into a cinematic wonderland, screening cult classics against the twilight sky.—
Malik Peay,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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In a short address to the squad on Monday evening, Wiegman expressed, in front of Earps, sentiments of frustration, disappointment and anger at Earps’ decision before walking out of the room.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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The plumbing leak on a Sunday afternoon and the broken window on Tuesday evening are all part of the routine for property managers.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Shares of Danaher have tumbled 18% this year, but the price target of $230 is approximately 22% above the stock closed on Monday afternoon.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
28 May 2025
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Tips to avoid a similar fate Also on Monday, a 48-foot fishing yacht caught fire off Jupiter Inlet Monday afternoon, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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Decoration Day used to reflect the cycles of farm life, taking place in late summer when farm work was lightest or in autumn after the seasonal harvest.—
Alex Heigl,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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Plants flower over a long season, supporting butterflies and native bees well into autumn.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
25 May 2025
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“Afterlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afterlife. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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