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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
Yet, the series feels like an epilogue or prologue rather than a complete standalone show.
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 1 Aug. 2025
But the character — as well as Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) — appears briefly in the epilogue of Suzanne Collins' prequel novel Sunrise on the Reaping, which was released in March.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The epilogue contains a hidden acrostic message, echoing Swift’s early albums where secret phrases could be found in the liner notes.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025
The diary entries are framed by a foreword and an epilogue, said to have been written in 2099 and reflecting back on these world-changing events.
—James Shapiro, The Atlantic, 18 July 2025
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 1 Aug. 2025
But the character — as well as Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) — appears briefly in the epilogue of Suzanne Collins' prequel novel Sunrise on the Reaping, which was released in March.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The epilogue contains a hidden acrostic message, echoing Swift’s early albums where secret phrases could be found in the liner notes.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025
The diary entries are framed by a foreword and an epilogue, said to have been written in 2099 and reflecting back on these world-changing events.
—James Shapiro, The Atlantic, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epilogue
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Happy Gilmore 2, the 29-years-later sequel to Adam Sandler’s golf comedy, set a record on Nielsen’s streaming charts for its premiere weekend.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Aug. 2025
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Another artifact was a book from 1946 that gathered a set of stories, published in 1898, that was a sequel to H.G.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Ashtyn Davis Jags to rest starters: Jaguars coach Liam Coen will opt to rest his starters for the preseason finale vs. the Dolphins, per the Daytona Beach News-Journal.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Aug. 2025
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As expected, the Vikings sat their offensive starters in Friday’s preseason finale in Tennessee.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
23 Aug. 2025
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Their fairy-tale ending might not be so happy after all.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Arguably its symbolic ending following the end of the Berlin Wall was one of the defining moments of that century.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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In a follow-up statement, the broadcaster said the Osbourne family had requested the delay, but confirmed the doc would still air at some point.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
19 Aug. 2025
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Clifford did not respond to requests for follow-up questions about specific expense reductions the station may consider moving forward.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
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The closing portion is mostly on certain Mercedes and Genesis models.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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The awards ceremony, which was held after the closing ceremony of the Esports World Cup, honoured those that have had the biggest impact on the esports industry over the past 10 years, with a number of awards being handed out across different categories.—
Mike Stubbs,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Reviewed: Instead of a Letter by Diana Athill, with an afterword by Lena Dunham New York Review Books, 232 pp., $16.95 (paper) Vivian Gornick Vivian Gornick is the author, most recently, of Taking a Long Look: Essays on Culture, Literature, and Feminism in Our Time.—
Vivian Gornick,
The New York Review of Books,
27 Feb. 2025
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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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Novak Djokovic Struggling At Business End Of Slams Djokovic is straining to delay his endgame.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Several departures finally reached their endgame, but the futures of Ederson, Rico Lewis, and Savinho were cast into doubt.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
19 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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Jackie then shared a perfect wrap-up snap on Aug. 9, featuring a pic of her and Cruz kissing.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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“Epilogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epilogue. Accessed 30 Aug. 2025.
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