as in outcomes
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
higher prices are a logical sequel to higher costs for manufacturers
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Recent Examples of sequels
Way more sequels are set for 2025, driving business, if not heartfelt fervor.
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David Bloom, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
As list shows, sequels drew the biggest audiences in 2024.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Of the top 10 highest-grossing films listed by Box Office Mojo, nine were sequels and the other was a prequel.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
In the age of interconnected superhero franchise films, sequels come with greater speed.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 30 Dec. 2024
The success of — and reliance on — sequels and reboots is also going to force a future reckoning for new stories.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, Kidder was cast in subsequent Superman sequels and gained recognition for her appearance in 1979's The Amityville Horror.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
The next day, James Gunn continued to defend the delay, citing several other popular sequels, like The Incredibles 2 and Aliens, that were released years after the original.
—Anne Victoria Clark, Vulture, 28 Dec. 2024
The original 1990 film grossed more than $470 million in the worldwide box office and spurred five sequels that followed the original movie.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
David Bloom, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
As list shows, sequels drew the biggest audiences in 2024.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Of the top 10 highest-grossing films listed by Box Office Mojo, nine were sequels and the other was a prequel.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
In the age of interconnected superhero franchise films, sequels come with greater speed.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 30 Dec. 2024
The success of — and reliance on — sequels and reboots is also going to force a future reckoning for new stories.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, Kidder was cast in subsequent Superman sequels and gained recognition for her appearance in 1979's The Amityville Horror.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
The next day, James Gunn continued to defend the delay, citing several other popular sequels, like The Incredibles 2 and Aliens, that were released years after the original.
—Anne Victoria Clark, Vulture, 28 Dec. 2024
The original 1990 film grossed more than $470 million in the worldwide box office and spurred five sequels that followed the original movie.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequels
Noun
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Now they're also being used to try to bring about outcomes no jurist can hand down in judgment.Felix Salmon, Axios, 4 Jan. 2025
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Identify a range of possible outcomes before having a conversation.Julia Brandon, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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But their consequences will not.The Editors, National Review, 8 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, these controls can help prevent the inadvertent sharing of information with third parties, which can also have serious consequences.Chris Novak, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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How to Get Zendaya’s 2025 Golden Globes Hair Even though Zendaya looked like a million dollars on the red carpet (as always), most of the products used to get her Hollywood waves are under $20.Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 6 Jan. 2025
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The exciting part is what bartenders have been able to accomplish in terms of crafting these new products into delicious non-alcoholic options, really elevating the category and bringing in variety.Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Sequels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequels. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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