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a series of three novels, movies, etc., that are closely related and involve the same characters or themes
the last book in the trilogy a science-fiction trilogy
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The set will serve as the third and final installment of his latest trilogy, following 2020’s After Hours and 2022’s Dawn FM.
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Heran Mamo, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
Quantum Baby is part of a trilogy of albums that includes last year’s BB/Ang3l.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
Márquez stopped fighting for a year after the trilogy.
—Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
The conclusion to George Lucas' original Star Wars trilogy sees Luke finally triumph over Vader and the Emperor (Ian McDiarmid), but also features more kid-friendly elements like the adorable Ewoks.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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Heran Mamo, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
Quantum Baby is part of a trilogy of albums that includes last year’s BB/Ang3l.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
Márquez stopped fighting for a year after the trilogy.
—Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
The conclusion to George Lucas' original Star Wars trilogy sees Luke finally triumph over Vader and the Emperor (Ian McDiarmid), but also features more kid-friendly elements like the adorable Ewoks.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Trilogy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trilogy. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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