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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
There’s money to be made in the afterglow of Paris’ warmly received Games, but opportunities can dry up when the limelight moves on.
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Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2019
Though saying farewell to long days lounging at the pool feels pretty sad, the final weeks of earnings season are set to leave a cheery afterglow.
—Laura Bratton, Quartz, 16 Aug. 2024
For years astronomers have argued over a gulf between the expansion rate as measured from galaxies in the local universe and as calculated from studies of the cosmic microwave background (CMB), the afterglow of the Big Bang.
—Bydaniel Clery, science.org, 13 Aug. 2024
Today’s Americans live not in the immediate, reassuring afterglow of Watergate, but in its long, destabilizing shadow.
—Bruce J. Schulman / Made By History, TIME, 8 Aug. 2024
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Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2019
Though saying farewell to long days lounging at the pool feels pretty sad, the final weeks of earnings season are set to leave a cheery afterglow.
—Laura Bratton, Quartz, 16 Aug. 2024
For years astronomers have argued over a gulf between the expansion rate as measured from galaxies in the local universe and as calculated from studies of the cosmic microwave background (CMB), the afterglow of the Big Bang.
—Bydaniel Clery, science.org, 13 Aug. 2024
Today’s Americans live not in the immediate, reassuring afterglow of Watergate, but in its long, destabilizing shadow.
—Bruce J. Schulman / Made By History, TIME, 8 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for afterglow
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Cue the denouement of Mika’s relationship (read: multiple make-out sessions) with Jules.Laura Bradley, Vulture, 11 Oct. 2024
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The story of that dining room—called the Peacock Room and considered one of Whistler’s masterpieces—has long been rife with mythology about the drama surrounding its creation and denouement.Alicia Ault, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 July 2024
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The home still boasts its original flooring, grand staircase, plaster beams and florets, to name a few.Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 7 Nov. 2024
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Significant damage was found on at least three beams and a portion of the bridge deck on the southbound side.Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 2 Nov. 2024
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The researchers concluded that assumptions about children seeking instant gratification were untrue.Aytekin Tank, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Schaeffer also didn’t rely on cameos as a way to provide that degree of gratification.Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
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Payne was still feeling the aftershocks of life under the 1D microscope as well.August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
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Countries are still grappling with the aftershocks of the pandemic, including significant debt burdens and dramatic learning loss.Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2024
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Back at the cabin, relax by the indoor fireplace or hang outside after dusk to watch for one of the Upper Peninsula’s greatest treats: the aurora borealis.Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2024
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These events interact with the Earth’s magnetic field, often pulling aurora borealis below the Canadian border.Ty Roush, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Serena Wiliams Serena also finds a lot of contentment and joy in her life with her husband, cofounder and investor Alexis Ohanian, Sr. (Reddit, Angel City FC).Danyel Smith, Essence, 16 Oct. 2024
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Smile Hair Clinic only provides high-quality treatments that create customer contentment.Tyler Shepherd, The Courier-Journal, 28 Sep. 2024
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Of course, the sight during the day is spectacular, but take a pit-stop at your room before dinner to see the real star of the show: the sun setting over the Tetons, illuminated the mountain range in a golden halo and turning the sky a lovely shade of lavender.Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024
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Unapologetically optimistic, Elam also surrounds the heads with keys to suggest halos or auras.Aaron X. Smith, The Conversation, 27 Sep. 2024
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Designed as an active, indoor-outdoor retreat, Ocean House emphasizes effortless enjoyment and low-maintenance luxury, ideal for those seeking both durability and sophistication.News Release, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
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Activities and Experiences Since the resort's ethos is enjoyment and peace throughout your stay, activities here follow that same path of relaxation.Alessandra Amodio, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Afterglow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afterglow. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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