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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
Season 1 exhausted the events of King's novel, even reworking material from its epilogue into the main action of the story, so now the team will chart a new path for these characters, which will involve expanding on elements from the novel.
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EW.com, 31 Aug. 2025
But the movie makes a definite choice not to answer them, even in a big-twist epilogue five years later.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 29 Aug. 2025
Though this would have proven remarkably prescient—in 2007, Led Zeppelin would reunite with Jason Bonham, the son of their late drummer, John Bonham—Marty’s epilogue just didn’t feel right.
—Rob Reiner, New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2025
The show concludes with Carrie at her laptop, rewriting the opening line from the epilogue of her new book.
—Saba Hamedy, NBC news, 15 Aug. 2025
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EW.com, 31 Aug. 2025
But the movie makes a definite choice not to answer them, even in a big-twist epilogue five years later.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 29 Aug. 2025
Though this would have proven remarkably prescient—in 2007, Led Zeppelin would reunite with Jason Bonham, the son of their late drummer, John Bonham—Marty’s epilogue just didn’t feel right.
—Rob Reiner, New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2025
The show concludes with Carrie at her laptop, rewriting the opening line from the epilogue of her new book.
—Saba Hamedy, NBC news, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epilogue
Noun
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Gomez is an executive producer on the sequel series, and previously reprised her role in two episodes in the first season after starring on the original Disney Channel sitcom from 2007 to 2012.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Sep. 2025
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Following years of buzz about a follow-up film, a sequel to the original movie was officially greenlit at 20th Century Studios back in January, to fans' delight.—
Jen Juneau,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The way this is structured almost mandates some sort of big episode 4 finale and cliffhanger to get people to return of the second half, where previously the entire point of the binge was the freedom to tell stories without restrictions like that.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Leaves sparkle on tree limbs like gemstones and flowering plants gear up for their season finale.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Maybe — just maybe — the Jets showed enough to believe that this sort of ending won’t happen as often anymore.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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No easy fixes and no tidy endings here.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
7 Sep. 2025
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The capital will be used mainly for the follow-up development and mass production of the Gravity-2 medium-lift liquid launch vehicle.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
5 Sep. 2025
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The object, eventually confirmed to almost certainly be a comet and named 3I/ATLAS, was later confirmed to have interstellar origins after follow-up observations.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Successful as a top set-up reliever for Clase the past two seasons, Smith has struggled mightily in his closing opportunities.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Three of every 10 Chicago schools sit at least half-empty, and closing or merging them remains a political third rail.—
Mila Koumpilova,
ProPublica,
9 Sep. 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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In the life of a Witch, there is no ‘after’ in the ‘ever after’ of a Witch there is no ‘happily;’ in the story of a Witch, there is no afterword.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Poonen added that a successful IPO would be a crucial step, but not the endgame for his strategy.—
Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Borderlands 4 had a lengthy stream about its endgame yesterday, including the confirmation of Pearlescent weapons, a fan favorite.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Here’s a full wrap-up of general manager Chris Grier’s news conference on Wednesday.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
27 Aug. 2025
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Slight dustup McVay and Saints linebacker Demario Davis exchanged words after the coach took exception to running back Kyren Williams being tackled to the ground in a practice that was agreed to be wrap-up instead of full contact.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Epilogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epilogue. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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