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also epilog
as in sequel
a final section or speech after the main part of a book, play, or musical composition
—sometimes used figuratively
The main character's death was alluded to in the epilogue. His final years were a peaceful epilogue to a life of adventure.
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Recent Examples of epilogue
Season 1 exhausted the events of King's novel, even reworking material from its epilogue into the main action of the story, so now the team will chart a new path for these characters, which will involve expanding on elements from the novel.
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EW.com, 31 Aug. 2025
But the movie makes a definite choice not to answer them, even in a big-twist epilogue five years later.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 29 Aug. 2025
Though this would have proven remarkably prescient—in 2007, Led Zeppelin would reunite with Jason Bonham, the son of their late drummer, John Bonham—Marty’s epilogue just didn’t feel right.
—Rob Reiner, New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2025
The show concludes with Carrie at her laptop, rewriting the opening line from the epilogue of her new book.
—Saba Hamedy, NBC news, 15 Aug. 2025
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EW.com, 31 Aug. 2025
But the movie makes a definite choice not to answer them, even in a big-twist epilogue five years later.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 29 Aug. 2025
Though this would have proven remarkably prescient—in 2007, Led Zeppelin would reunite with Jason Bonham, the son of their late drummer, John Bonham—Marty’s epilogue just didn’t feel right.
—Rob Reiner, New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2025
The show concludes with Carrie at her laptop, rewriting the opening line from the epilogue of her new book.
—Saba Hamedy, NBC news, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epilogue
Noun
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By 2020, the project had been revived and reimagined as a standalone reboot rather than a Legacy sequel, although the main AI, Ares, appeared in earlier (pre-reboot) versions of the script.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 Sep. 2025
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Like the first film, this sequel is also directed by Reiner, again appearing in the guise of documentary filmmaker Martin di Bergi.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The way this is structured almost mandates some sort of big episode 4 finale and cliffhanger to get people to return of the second half, where previously the entire point of the binge was the freedom to tell stories without restrictions like that.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Leaves sparkle on tree limbs like gemstones and flowering plants gear up for their season finale.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Maybe — just maybe — the Jets showed enough to believe that this sort of ending won’t happen as often anymore.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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No easy fixes and no tidy endings here.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
7 Sep. 2025
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Data was tracked for up to 11 years, with an average follow-up of six-and-a-half years.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Sep. 2025
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The late 2025 run will follow-up similar New York residencies by LCD in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
12 Sep. 2025
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Successful as a top set-up reliever for Clase the past two seasons, Smith has struggled mightily in his closing opportunities.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Three of every 10 Chicago schools sit at least half-empty, and closing or merging them remains a political third rail.—
Mila Koumpilova,
ProPublica,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As part of his daily routine, Combs, 55, is woken up for breakfast at 7 a.m. and afterwords has time to exercise in a room with yoga mats and a small basketball hoop, or to hang in a communal space with a ping-pong table and a TV.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
15 Apr. 2025
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In the life of a Witch, there is no ‘after’ in the ‘ever after’ of a Witch there is no ‘happily;’ in the story of a Witch, there is no afterword.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Both the Penguins’ rebuild and the perfect Crosby endgame depend on it.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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The endgame isn’t to make podcasts better, richer, or more fun.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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Here’s a full wrap-up of general manager Chris Grier’s news conference on Wednesday.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
27 Aug. 2025
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Slight dustup McVay and Saints linebacker Demario Davis exchanged words after the coach took exception to running back Kyren Williams being tackled to the ground in a practice that was agreed to be wrap-up instead of full contact.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Epilogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epilogue. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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