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afterimages

noun

plural of afterimage

as in shadows

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Ivan’s room feels practically airless, his face obscured in shadows, or captured in hazy side profiles, as Anica’s bright, concerned gaze holds the frame’s focus.

— Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026
While looking at the shadows, Crimmins allegedly maneuvered the grapple so that its shadow appeared to grab Lynch’s shadow.

— Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of shadows

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Directed by Geum Dong-ho, the musical animation follows a singer-songwriter with the supernatural ability to see spirits who joins forces with a quartet of ghosts to form a musical troupe.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026
To be eligible to play Power Four college sports now means to breathe; there are rumors that a group of ghosts from the 1907 Pitt Panthers is suing the NCAA to play another year.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of ghosts

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Our editors liked the creamy texture and balanced flavor of this frosting, that didn't leave any unappetizing aftertastes or grit.

— Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Many artificial sweeteners are known for aftertastes or digestive side effects, and some have raised consumer health concerns.

— Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 17 Jan. 2026

Definition of aftertastes

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For some supporters, there were alarming echoes of last year’s Hugo Ekitike ‘hijacking’.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
The Wall Street Journal's Jason Zweig, who has a comprehensive grasp of financial history and a deft touch for illuminating it, explores the echoes here.

— Michael Santoli, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

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