plural epilogues
: a final section or speech after the main part of a book, play, or musical composition
—sometimes used figuratively
His final years were a peaceful epilogue to a life of adventure.
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“Epilogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/epilogue. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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