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as in immortality
unending existence after death hoping to join her deceased parents in the afterlife

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Recent Examples of afterlife For example, the modifications could have been intended to release the child from suffering lower limb pain in the afterlife. Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025 Despite not believing in the idea of the afterlife, Behar has still gone on to have her own supernatural experiences over the years. EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024 Prediction for 2025: Inspiring even more covers, catching up with her daughter in the afterlife. Brendan Hay, SPIN, 30 Dec. 2024 Often, ancient burials offer evidence of funerary rituals designed to benefit the dead in the afterlife. Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for afterlife 
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Noun
  • Chris Sale In his first season with the Atlanta Braves at age 35, Sale made his most starts (29), recorded his lowest ERA (2.38), pitched more innings (177.2) and struck out more batters (225) in any season since 2018.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Dave Prater, Moore’s partner in Sam & Dave, died in a car accident at age 50 in 1988.
    Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The festival has its roots in a Hindu tradition that says the god Vishnu wrested a golden pitcher containing the nectar of immortality from demons.
    Fox News, Fox News, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Advertisement The festival has its roots in a Hindu tradition that says the god Vishnu wrested a golden pitcher containing the nectar of immortality from demons.
    Sheikh Saaliq, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Sunrise scene of Seoul downtown city skyline, Aerial view of N Seoul Tower at Namsan Park in twilight sky in morning.
    Amala Balakrishner,Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Back to Moravia — and his gift for physical description: The courtyard lay deserted in the bleak, subdued twilight of a sultry day.
    Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 13 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Lastly, fiber in the evening can promote digestion overnight and encourage regular bowel movements in the morning.
    Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, Health, 15 Jan. 2025
  • As Noche Bruta departs, Hex will maintain its coffee shop stature and extend its existing daytime food and natural wine menu into the evening.
    Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • State police are investigating a fatal single-car crash on Route 8 in Winchester on Wednesday afternoon.
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 16 Jan. 2025
  • The line for Home Bakery in downtown Rochester was wildly long and winding yesterday afternoon as Lions fans, bundled up in blue, camped out for a chance at playoff tickets.
    Annalise Frank, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • April and October fall within the spring and autumn seasons, offering pleasant weather conditions that are ideal for exploring the picturesque island.
    Roger Sands, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Filming started on a second series in the autumn, the tabloid said, but 51-year-old Fielding did not return after the Holidays.
    Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Jan. 2025

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“Afterlife.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afterlife. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.

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