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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
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.
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Mark Critchley, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
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Mark Critchley, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for afterglow
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Martine Croxall, Karin Giannone, Kasia Madera, and Annita McVeigh are set to begin their employment tribunal against the BBC on March 17 in London, marking the denouement of a dispute that has rumbled on for more than two years.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
10 Mar. 2025
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Still, Mickey's personal journey from self-hating nihilist to unlikely hero with a newfound awareness of his worth leads to an uncharacteristically optimistic denouement from Bong.—
Megan McCluskey,
TIME,
7 Mar. 2025
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In the east building, work has begun in the attic where hundreds of wooden beams support the structure as site workers begin repairing the plaster before roof work can begin.—
Taylor O’Connor,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2025
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Soaring cream ceilings are accented with black beams.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
9 Mar. 2025
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This helps children associate rewards with patience and effort rather than expecting instant gratification.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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This approach caters to instant gratification by delivering exactly what listeners expect, a design intended to keep users engaged and prevent them from turning off the app.—
Seth Yudof,
Rolling Stone,
3 Mar. 2025
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Several aftershocks were felt in Malibu, USGS data shows.—
Michelle Watson,
CNN,
9 Mar. 2025
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Russia lost the Crimean War, but the aftershocks can still be felt today.—
James Verini,
The New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2025
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It’s known to be a particularly active time for auroras due to the tilt of the Earth.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Mar. 2025
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Exactly one month ago, NOAA predicted the auroras to be visible on New Year's Eve.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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How Positive Emotions Boost Financial Success The study highlights three key positive emotions that contribute to financial success: Contentment – People who experience higher levels of contentment tend to have greater income and net worth.—
Shane Enete,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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By granting autonomy and ownership over tasks, employees can better manage stress and enhance their sense of accomplishment and contentment.—
Wayne Yu,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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From the moon, this light appears as a red halo surrounding Earth’s dark disk, essentially a projection of all the world’s sunrises and sunsets onto the lunar landscape.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Joe Passarelli’s cinematography emphasizes the haziness of Paul’s surroundings, frequently casting halos around any light source in a manner that comes across as gauzy rather than sculptural.—
Ryan Swen,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2025
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The natural base and silk petals will provide many seasons of enjoyment, and the wreath comes wired for easy mounting with a sturdy box for off-season storage.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Mar. 2025
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Malone describes it as a wine built for both early enjoyment and long-term aging.—
Rachel King,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Afterglow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afterglow. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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