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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
To prove it, the writer-director Damian McCarthy opens his movie with the epilogue to Ohm’s latest book, a desert death trek with a Spanish treasure hunter (Austin Amelio) and his desperately thirsty child guide (Ezra Carlisle).
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Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Another option would be for the sequel to simply pick back up in 1984, prior to the film's epilogue, and continue covering Jackson's life up until around 1992.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Banerjee, who was born in 1963, offered an effusive epilogue to the modernist exhibit, exploring dimensions, textures and scale that many of her artistic forebears could only dream of.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
Even in light of new information, Mark is not quite ready to pitch Netflix on an epilogue episode — not yet.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2026
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Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Another option would be for the sequel to simply pick back up in 1984, prior to the film's epilogue, and continue covering Jackson's life up until around 1992.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Banerjee, who was born in 1963, offered an effusive epilogue to the modernist exhibit, exploring dimensions, textures and scale that many of her artistic forebears could only dream of.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
Even in light of new information, Mark is not quite ready to pitch Netflix on an epilogue episode — not yet.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epilogue
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Earlier this year, the actress was spotted filming a sequel to The Exorcist in New York City.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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This is the latest expansion of The Housemaid franchise, after Lionsgate announced a sequel, The Housemaid’s Secret, based on the next book in the trilogy.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
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Weaver and Devin Williams — the other former Yankees closer in the Mets’ bullpen — recorded the final nine outs in Saturday’s victory, which evened the Subway Series at one win apiece going into Sunday afternoon’s finale.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2026
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Still, his touchdown with a minute remaining in the regular-season finale against Baltimore helped Pittsburgh win its first division title since 2020, and Rodgers to secure his first postseason appearance since 2021.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
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There was a sense of endings at St James’ Park; not definitive, not complete, but persuasive, a final home game for Kieran Trippier as a Newcastle player, and a feeble waft of farewell in the colour of claret.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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The only false step in the sketch is the ending, which goes out on a cheap joke.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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After undergoing a follow-up MRI earlier this week, Giancarlo Stanton still isn’t ready to intensify his running after sustaining a low-grade calf strain on April 24.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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The team is now analyzing data from some follow-up experiments to decide the next steps.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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In some cases, that may involve flexibility around closing timelines, occupancy dates, or smaller logistical considerations that can influence how an offer is perceived in a competitive environment.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Borrowers will often be able to float it down before closing and, in the interim, won't need to worry about any other incremental increases.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
13 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
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What exactly the endgame of this road trip is doesn’t quite crystallize onscreen, leaving gaps and missing bookends that might encourage you to brush up on your European postwar history.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
14 May 2026
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Not sure what the endgame is here.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 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 21 May. 2026.
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