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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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Another trouble spot is the center support—wooden slats or metal beams can move under the weight of whoever is sleeping on it, causing the wood to rub against the frame.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
27 Feb. 2025
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Five steel beams supporting the bridge, each about 164 feet long, collapsed one after another, the news agency said.—
Jin Yu Young,
New York Times,
25 Feb. 2025
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Does your product offer immediate gratification, like decadent treats?—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Modern online consumers like Gen Zers tend to expect instant gratification, and AI enables brands to respond fast and efficiently across multiple touchpoints.—
Victoria Chynoweth,
Rolling Stone,
25 Feb. 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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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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Start with just one of these small, intentional happiness habits today, and watch as your capacity for flourishing, satisfaction and contentment grows over time.—
Jessica Weiss, Contributor,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2025
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On the screen behind Patchett was a photo of the two brothers in their fishing gear, with angel’s wings hovering behind them, halos over their heads and holding three huge fish.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacramento Bee,
16 Feb. 2025
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The European Space Agency (ESA) said Monday that its Euclid space telescope has detected a rare bright halo of light around a nearby galaxy.—
Greg Wehner,
Fox News,
11 Feb. 2025
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That has zero to do with the quality or enjoyment of the course for traveling golfers, and in many cases, tournament venues are chosen for reasons like ample parking more than quality.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Thankfully, the couple didn't let that unexpected surprise get in the way of their enjoyment of that special moment.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Afterglow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afterglow. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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