coda

noun

Definition of codanext
as in epilogue

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Recent Examples of coda The story of Grand Illusion has a coda that Captain de Boeldieu and Captain Von Ruffenstein might have appreciated. — Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2026 Dream Me a Dream serves as a coda to Dance of Love, the 2024 album that introduced cult singer/songwriter Tucker Zimmerman to a wider audience thanks to an assist from Big Thief, who served as his supporting band. — Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 22 June 2026 Then Asher offers a hilarious coda to Lennon's recollection. — Jeremy Helligar, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026 Anything that happens after this is a coda or an epilogue. — ArsTechnica, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for coda
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coda
  1. epilogue
  2. postlude
  3. finale
  4. afterword
  5. appendix
Noun
  • Hilderbrand’s original novel features an epilogue set one year later where the four women take an Italian trip, with Chan’s character Gigi piloting their flight home.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026
  • If Mitchell’s resolution to his script’s dangling questions feels somewhat rote, a graceful epilogue leaps several decades forward to end matters on an interesting, unexpected note.
    — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 31 July 2026
Definition of epilogue
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  • The event is led by Bob Lundy and Elizabeth Yahn Williams with preludes and postludes of pianist Andrew Wong and assisted by artist Marion Wong, illustrator of the HAÏKU for an Artist series.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 July 2019
  • Make a very long weekend of your trip to the Berkshires with three Boston Symphony concerts and, as a postlude on Monday, an evening with the young players of the Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 12 July 2018
Definition of postlude
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  • Both teams earned their spot with impressive playoff wins, setting up a thrilling finale for the Julius Erving Trophy.
    — Juan Carlos Blanco, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The promoters also raised ticket prices 15 to 20 percent for the Sprint-format finale.
    — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of finale
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  • Introduction, afterword and compilation copyright © 2026 by Property Of, Inc.
    — Via Scribner, Literary Hub, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Godlike, which was reissued last month by NYRB Classics with a new afterword by Raymond Foye, was originally published in 2005.
    — Jarrett Earnest, The New York Review of Books, 11 Mar. 2026
Definition of afterword
Noun
  • Aside from taking antibiotics, removal of the appendix via surgery is the most common treatment.
    — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Typically affecting those ages 10 to 30, treatment usually involves antibiotics and generally surgery to remove the appendix.
    — Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of appendix

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