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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
The film stars Torres, with her mother Montenegro appearing in the film’s epilogue as an older version of Paiva before her death in 2018.
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Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 2 Mar. 2025
Steven Universe is a wonderful show, and this movie is a nice epilogue to its legacy.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
In the book’s epilogue, a canary is given a piece of sugar after a funeral.
—New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025
After nearly two centuries of bitter but worthless wrangling, one of the longest-running cultural quarrels in Europe might soon be entering its epilogue.
—Ralph Leonard, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2025
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Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 2 Mar. 2025
Steven Universe is a wonderful show, and this movie is a nice epilogue to its legacy.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
In the book’s epilogue, a canary is given a piece of sugar after a funeral.
—New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025
After nearly two centuries of bitter but worthless wrangling, one of the longest-running cultural quarrels in Europe might soon be entering its epilogue.
—Ralph Leonard, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epilogue
Noun
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Netflix on Tuesday released the teaser trailer for the upcoming film Happy Gilmore 2, a direct sequel to Adam Sandler‘s 1996 slapstick comedy.—
Alex Weprin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Mar. 2025
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Beginning with the 2015 origin story, known simply as Ant-Man (which Rudd also co-wrote with an Avengers-worthy team of screenwriter stars, including Joe Cornish, Edgar Wright, and Adam Mckay), the franchise has spawned two sequels and sprung Rudd into 2019's Avengers: Endgame.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Cold Harbor, the evocative season two finale of Severance, clearly resonates with leadership strategists as a case study in the risks of extreme compartmentalization.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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There will be some familiar faces who will be returning for the Season 2 finale of Elsbeth.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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There could be sudden news or an ending around health or employment matters, too.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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Even Clayton, though, is defeated by the story’s sensational and highly symbolic ending, which defeats all attempts to shoot it straightforwardly.—
Constance Grady,
Vox,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Many successful remote job seekers report that their follow-up efforts, not just their initial application, ultimately led to job offers. 6.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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When the score is below 70, a follow-up inspection is required.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Lage outlined the similarities of the two works in his closing.—
Andrew Dalton,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2025
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Oracle, which is set to report earnings after the closing bell, has now seen its stock fall more than 10% this year.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In the afterword to his novel, Volkov addresses his young readers directly.—
Christin Bohnke,
JSTOR Daily,
5 Mar. 2025
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Thrilled to Death collects a career-spanning selection of her short stories starting from the early ’90s, with an afterword by Lucy Sante.—
Vulture Editors,
Vulture,
7 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey are endgame…sorry, wrong team.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
10 Mar. 2025
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And with that, the Woodstone property gained yet another ghost, one who may have just launched the show into its season endgame.—
Vlada Gelman,
TVLine,
6 Mar. 2025
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Fox’s Prison Break originally ran for four seasons from August 2005 to May 2009 (The Final Break wrap-up movie included), and then returned with a nine-episode revival run in Spring 2017.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
13 Mar. 2025
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Related Articles Dolphins bringing back two players as exclusive rights free agents Ten prospects who improved their draft stock at the combine — and might interest Dolphins General manager Chris Grier was noncommittal on Holland at his season wrap-up new conference in January.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Epilogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epilogue. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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