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also dénouements
as in endings
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the final part of something (such as a book, a play, or a series of events)
In the play's denouement, the two lovers kill themselves. the competition's exciting denouement
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Noun
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Fast-moving plays, intense gaming sessions, and epic finales stay sharp and fluid without the annoying blur.—
Juhi Wadia,
PCMAG,
14 Mar. 2025 -
There’s also a winning streak on the line — KU has won 40 consecutive home finales.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Way more sequels are set for 2025, driving business, if not heartfelt fervor.—
David Bloom,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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As list shows, sequels drew the biggest audiences in 2024.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The ability to draw statistical conclusions and use predictive analytics to reduce hazards with fewer resources is made possible by them.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The Department of Justice conducted its own independent investigation and reached the same fundamental conclusions.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
21 Dec. 2024
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“Denouements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denouements. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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