afterglow

Example Sentences

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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

The cosmic microwave background, which is the faint afterglow left behind by the Big Bang, contains valuable information about the early universe.

From Science Daily • Mar. 16, 2026

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

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