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also epilog
as in sequel
a final section or speech after the main part of a book, play, or musical composition
—sometimes used figuratively
The main character's death was alluded to in the epilogue. His final years were a peaceful epilogue to a life of adventure.
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Recent Examples of epilogue
The vampire thriller, starring Michael B. Jordan in a dual role, contains not one but two epilogues: one mid-credits and another at the very end.
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Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Even Izzard’s brief epilogue, charmingly dedicating the performance to a fellow thespian, crackles with more verve than the most famous of soliloquies.
—Karen D'souza, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2025
Brandy hits the final line and wakes up in real life, and from there, the episode jumps to an epilogue in the lead-up to the movie’s release.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
The episode fills in who Spencer becomes without Alex, and then Taylor Sheridan delivers this epilogue ending, where Spencer and Alex reunite in the afterlife.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 6 Apr. 2025
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Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Even Izzard’s brief epilogue, charmingly dedicating the performance to a fellow thespian, crackles with more verve than the most famous of soliloquies.
—Karen D'souza, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2025
Brandy hits the final line and wakes up in real life, and from there, the episode jumps to an epilogue in the lead-up to the movie’s release.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
The episode fills in who Spencer becomes without Alex, and then Taylor Sheridan delivers this epilogue ending, where Spencer and Alex reunite in the afterlife.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epilogue
Noun
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The sequel is spicier and leans into its own ridiculousness.—
Megan Vick,
EW.com,
17 May 2025
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Now in its fourth weekend, the Ben Affleck action sequel is headed toward a $4.5 million frame, pushing its domestic total north of $58 million.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
17 May 2025
Noun
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The May 4 series finale of HBO’s The Righteous Gemstones marked the end of a grand experiment for its creator and star.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2025
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That’s a wrap for both of CBS’ cancelled FBI spinoffs, FBI: Most Wanted and FBI: International, which finished filming their respective series finales in recent days.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
4 May 2025
Noun
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The ending isn’t a surprise—Alonso eventually re-signed with the Mets.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
8 May 2025
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In a letter addressed to Bisignano, a group of GOP representatives said they were concerned regarding SSA staffing cuts and the ending of office leases.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Mischel's follow-up study confirmed the correlation.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2025
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Following the massive success of the horror hit, Paramount quickly greenlit a follow-up.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
15 May 2025
Noun
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From prospecting and lead qualification to closing, perfecting a business’s sales pipeline requires making careful decisions that turn potential leads into long-term customers.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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Rosenblatt gives her a humdinger of a first act closing speech complete with the kind of curtain line actors kill for.—
David Benedict,
Variety,
7 May 2025
Noun
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As part of his daily routine, Combs, 55, is woken up for breakfast at 7 a.m. and afterwords has time to exercise in a room with yoga mats and a small basketball hoop, or to hang in a communal space with a ping-pong table and a TV.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
15 Apr. 2025
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Her only other book, Airless Spaces, was published in 1998 by the small radical publisher Semiotext(e); it was reissued earlier this year, with an introduction by Chris Kraus and an afterword by Susan Faludi.—
Audrey Wollen,
Harpers Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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There’s a magic trick to building a story around the villain, and if justice is the endgame, it really should be doled out expeditiously; otherwise, the narrative loses its moral authority of fundamental opposition to its central character.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
25 Apr. 2025
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Trump and other White House officials send conflicting messages about the reciprocal tariff endgame — all of which muddle whether this posture is the new normal. 1.—
Courtenay Brown,
Axios,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In his wrap-up speech, Looney said he was befuddled about some concerns about the nomination.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
15 Apr. 2025
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For example: From 9:00 to 10:30 AM → Deep work on a proposal From 2:00 to 2:30 PM → Email replies From 4:30 to 5:00 PM → Daily wrap-up and shutdown routine The difference?—
Luciana Paulise,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Epilogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epilogue. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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