aftertaste

as in tang
a sensation that remains after something is experienced The wine has a fruity aftertaste.

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Recent Examples of aftertaste But previous attempts at no-alcohol beers by major brewers had resulted in drinks that tasted burned or cooked, or had a cloying aftertaste, and which lacked the heady aroma of real beer. Byvivienne Walt, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2024 Also, stevia has a distinct aftertaste that not everyone enjoys. Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Verywell Health, 19 Nov. 2024 Some consumers with sensitive palates also report an aftertaste when drinking coffee from plastic mugs. Bestreviews, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2024 Things refuse to come all the way into focus; the sweets of bright color leave their pineapple aftertaste. Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for aftertaste 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aftertaste
Noun
  • Flavor Red velvet offers a nuanced, luxurious flavor profile that entails sweet notes of vanilla balanced by a pleasant tang from the buttermilk and vinegar, all rounded out with a muted hint of cocoa.
    Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Sour cream: Adds creaminess and a slight tang to the mashed potatoes.
    Stacey Ballis, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The afterimage of any one scene lasts in the human visual system for fractions of a second, Banna says.
    Charlotte Hu, Scientific American, 31 Oct. 2024
  • In addition to reversing the color of an image, afterimages can convince your brain that an object has changed in shape or size.
    Vanessa Armstrong, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Kelly Clarkson isn’t visiting any ghosts of Christmas past this holiday season.
    Latoya Gayle, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Why there's a ghost camping in her backyard who sang when the moon was half full.
    Russell Contreras, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Despite his absence, traces of Margraff’s influence abound.
    Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Some patient advocates argue that early, preventative drug therapy should be offered to anyone with detectable traces of viral DNA in their blood, even before symptoms appear.
    Ingfei Chen, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Don't miss specialty items such as tamales, baked goods, dips, relishes, fresh pastas, teas, spices, and homemade salsas.
    Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Combine gelatin mixture with cranberry relish, horseradish and salt.
    Journal Sentinel, Journal Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The echoes of the chorus spilled out through the open roof and into the lukewarm summer night.
    Bryan West, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Ekuban’s aspirations for the rodeo echo the ambitions of her forebears.
    Caleb Gayle, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Sadler said a masked man had appeared out of the shadows.
    Keith Sharon, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Such a rare and spectacular celestial event occurs when the moon passes between the sun and the Earth—and our beloved satellite casts a shadow over a patch beneath it, creating darkness during the day.
    Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024

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“Aftertaste.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aftertaste. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.

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