denouements

noun

variants also dénouements
Definition of denouementsnext
plural of denouement
as in endings
formal the final part of something (such as a book, a play, or a series of events) In the play's denouement, the two lovers kill themselves. the competition's exciting denouement

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  1. finales
  2. sequels
  3. conclusions
Noun
  • This game did seem different, unlike some of the other season finales in lost seasons.
    Kevin Fishbain, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
  • The Bears have lost seven season finales in a row against the Packers (2023, 2021, 2013, 2011, 2006, 2005, 1998) dating to their 23-21 win to close the 1983 season.
    Kevin Fishbain, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of finales
Noun
  • Way more sequels are set for 2025, driving business, if not heartfelt fervor.
    David Bloom, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • As list shows, sequels drew the biggest audiences in 2024.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of sequels
Noun
  • The ability to draw statistical conclusions and use predictive analytics to reduce hazards with fewer resources is made possible by them.
    Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The Department of Justice conducted its own independent investigation and reached the same fundamental conclusions.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of conclusions
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