encore

noun

en·core | \ ˈän-ˌkȯr

Definition of encore

1 : a demand for repetition or reappearance made by an audience

2a : a reappearance or additional performance demanded by an audience

b : a second achievement especially that surpasses the first

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Examples of encore in a Sentence

He sang a folk song as an encore. Her first novel was a best seller—but what is she going to do for an encore?

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Their broadcast, called Royal Wedding Live: Princess Eugenie, will begin at 4:25 a.m. EST on Friday, October 12, and the cable network will air an encore of the broadcast starting at 7:25 a.m. ET. — Megan Friedman, Harper's BAZAAR, "TLC Will Broadcast Princess Eugenie’s Wedding in the United States," 4 Oct. 2018 Their dual revival over the last two seasons and fine play in Week 1 at Wimbledon had spurred perfectly reasonable thoughts of an encore in the men’s final on Sunday. — Christopher Clarey, New York Times, "On a Wild Day at Wimbledon, Federer Exits and Nadal Hangs On," 11 July 2018 Durant would love an encore of that matchup, as well a revival of his three-point shot (10-for-40 of late) ... — Bruce Jenkins, San Francisco Chronicle, "Saturday’s Dodgers-Giants doubleheader a look into the future," 27 Apr. 2018 Lulu & Georgia: Take 20 percent off $400+, 25 percent off $800+, 30 percent off $1200+ percent off on 11/26 (shop these discounts at the 1-day encore sale on 11/27 with codes CYBER20, CYBER25, and CYBER30). — Jenny Xie, Curbed, "Best Cyber Monday deals on furniture, bedding, and more," 24 Nov. 2018 In May of this year, Illinois followed suit, setting the stage for a modern ERA encore. — Kate Kelly, Teen Vogue, "Why the United States Constitution Needs An Equal Rights Amendment," 29 Oct. 2018 The live broadcast will begin at 4:25 a.m. ET on Friday, October 12, and an encore broadcast will air at 7:25 a.m. ET. — Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, "Here's How to Watch Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank's Royal Wedding," 4 Oct. 2018 The recent dedications of new centers in Charleston, South Carolina, and, now, Tallahassee, are her encore appearances. — Mattie Kahn, Glamour, "The Best Defense Is a Good Offense: Planned Parenthood to Open 14 New Health Centers Across the American South," 23 July 2018 Again, a lack of an encore has left scientists frustrated, but intrigued. — Adam Hadhazy, Discover Magazine, "Scientists Hunt for A Seeming Paradox: A Magnet With Only One Pole," 13 Nov. 2018

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