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Recent Examples of afterglow
Those observations—when combined with other astrophysical data, like certain exploding stars, the afterglow of the Big Bang and the bending of light via gravitational lensing—suggest that dark energy was stronger in the past.
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Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025
In the afterglow, Sunday’s trip to Craven Cottage was an opportunity to carry that positive momentum into the Premier League and push towards a respectable finishing position.
—Elias Burke, The Athletic, 17 Mar. 2025
Astronomers have discovered extraordinarily powerful X-ray jets blasting from two supermassive black holes that are so ancient that the jets shine in the afterglow of the Big Bang.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 15 June 2025
Fils asked the French faithful, when former player Marion Bartoli put a microphone to his lips at the center of the court in the afterglow of a resurrection, measured by a 7-6(3), 7-6(4), 2-6, 0-6, 6-4 scoreline.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025
In the afterglow, Sunday’s trip to Craven Cottage was an opportunity to carry that positive momentum into the Premier League and push towards a respectable finishing position.
—Elias Burke, The Athletic, 17 Mar. 2025
Astronomers have discovered extraordinarily powerful X-ray jets blasting from two supermassive black holes that are so ancient that the jets shine in the afterglow of the Big Bang.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 15 June 2025
Fils asked the French faithful, when former player Marion Bartoli put a microphone to his lips at the center of the court in the afterglow of a resurrection, measured by a 7-6(3), 7-6(4), 2-6, 0-6, 6-4 scoreline.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for afterglow
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As Squid Game marched through its final six episodes to a stunningly dark denouement (including that A-list cameo from Cate Blanchett for the final coda), Myung-gi was there all along, his fate uncertain to the bitter end.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2025
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Over the five intense days of reporting the event, runup to denouement, much of the journalism generated was simply reporting the extraordinary outlay, with a nod to the intensely romantic profile of the city’s fragile archipelago and its lagoon.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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His paws dangle over the side of a broken beam, with a metal wall at an odd angle behind him.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
11 July 2025
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In the first snap, Jack is up on his feet leaning into the wooden table as proud pop Justin beams at him from a seat on a couch.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
8 July 2025
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Many teenagers are already prone to seeking immediate gratification and avoiding social discomfort.—
Russell Shaw,
The Atlantic,
11 July 2025
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This is not about instant gratification and fulfillment; after all, this is earth energy.—
Danijela Pilic,
Glamour,
10 July 2025
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And the aftershocks still inform the framework of our economy, legal system and cultural memory.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Though, amazingly, the fatal scene was not considered a stunt because no stunt performers were involved, the aftershock had a profound effect on the profession.—
Thomas Doherty,
HollywoodReporter,
14 June 2025
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Northerly destinations may get the best aurora views, but the Milky Way core, which travels above the southern horizon near the Sagittarius constellation, is much more visible in the lower 48 states.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside Online,
3 July 2025
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However, limited darkness at these latitudes may reduce visibility, despite the aurora potential.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Tail wagging during sleep can indicate a positive dream or a replay of happy daytime memories—suggesting that Pixie is now living a life full of comfort and contentment.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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Many followers find a sense of empowerment, contentment and community in the movement, Taylor says.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2025
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The veil functions as a mythic halo that wraps around the female body, concealing it from view while simultaneously subjecting it to control — reducing the woman from a subject to an object, assigning her the status of a commodity imbued with cultural value.—
Ali Farahmand,
IndieWire,
8 July 2025
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Around its huge diamond, a halo of smaller diamonds sparkled.—
Simon Turner,
Vogue,
2 July 2025
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Beyond cleanliness, a comfortable bed, and attentive service, the quality of coffee served can make or break a guest’s enjoyment of their hotel or resort stay.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Pleasure of enjoyment, pleasure of discovery, pleasure of being challenged.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
11 July 2025
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“Afterglow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afterglow. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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