afterglow

Example Sentences

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The cosmic microwave background — the afterglow of the Big Bang — shows a small but persistent asymmetry: a preference for one spatial orientation over its mirror image.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

We lived in the missions’ afterglow, with orange-flavored Tang, syndicated “Star Trek” reruns, and “Star Wars” filling in for actual lunar landings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

The couple will still be on a high after all the festivities and luxuriating in the afterglow of the love — and cash — bestowed upon them.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 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

The family had gathered in the kitchen to celebrate the victory while the afterglow of Ben’s performance burned strongly in their memories.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy