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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
Even in light of new information, Mark is not quite ready to pitch Netflix on an epilogue episode — not yet.
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Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2026
Television would seem to be a medium well suited to epilogues.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
In a moving epilogue to the story, Shoval returns to Berlin next week in the company of David and Ariel Cunio and their families for a screening of the new version.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
In 2024, the Reader lost close to a half million dollars and started 2025 by cutting staff and its $4 million budget, seemingly on the verge of its epilogue.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
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Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2026
Television would seem to be a medium well suited to epilogues.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
In a moving epilogue to the story, Shoval returns to Berlin next week in the company of David and Ariel Cunio and their families for a screening of the new version.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
In 2024, the Reader lost close to a half million dollars and started 2025 by cutting staff and its $4 million budget, seemingly on the verge of its epilogue.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epilogue
Noun
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Its sequel had the potential to do something similar, with even more wincing acuity.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2026
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While not strictly a sequel, the film is a continuation of sorts to Gray’s last competition entry, the maddeningly under-appreciated 2022 drama Armageddon Time.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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Season two of the series is set to delve further into her character, Margo's backstory, while continuing the mystery after Abby's killer was revealed in the season one finale.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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Following next Wednesday’s penultimate episode of The Boys, the series finale premieres May 19 in 4DX theaters, followed by its Prime Video debut the next day.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
10 May 2026
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That’s a tragic ending that nobody who cares for animals wants to see.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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The ending with Raiden and the others is all fans get in terms of a tease for a sequel.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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The audit is highly critical of the city’s follow-up procedures for properties found to have violations.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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The film surpassed $400 million at the global box office, and a sequel that is based on the author’s follow-up book The Housemaid’s Secret is set for release in 2027.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
7 May 2026
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Mikel Arteta has a reputation for seeking control but in the closing stages, that was discarded in the simmering emotion of it all.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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The war and the closing of the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted supply chains and fractured oil availability globally.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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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
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Introduction, afterword and compilation copyright © 2026 by Property Of, Inc.—
Via Scribner,
Literary Hub,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The 57-Inch Odyssey Neo G9 is the definitive endgame for anyone who refuses to settle for a standard view.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
27 Apr. 2026
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So, what’s the endgame for Friday?—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Cleaning activities will wrap-up around noon, followed by a lunch provided by the Forest Preserve District.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Check out our wrap-up from matchday 10.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Epilogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epilogue. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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