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also dénouements
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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Noun
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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
Noun
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Way more sequels are set for 2025, driving business, if not heartfelt fervor.—
David Bloom,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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As list shows, sequels drew the biggest audiences in 2024.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
Noun
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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
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The Department of Justice conducted its own independent investigation and reached the same fundamental conclusions.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
21 Dec. 2024
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“Denouements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denouements. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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