afterglow

Example Sentences

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The afterglow of aristocratic grace, the poet noted, was obscured by the “rising tide of democracy, which invades and levels all things.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

For what it’s worth, Newsom should savor his Proposition 50 afterglow as long as he can.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 9, 2025

Even though for the wearers of the gowns, post-prom may be a chance to bask in the afterglow of June's event, those making them are back at work.

From BBC • Aug. 22, 2025

But in the immediate afterglow of leading Team USA to Olympic glory, Kerr appeals to fun notions of patriotism.

From Slate • Aug. 20, 2024

At higher levels it became purple, and this purple afterglow persisted for what seemed a long time.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik