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also epilogs
as in sequels
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 epilogues
Blooper reels, once common in comedy films, are fading from cinema partly due to the rise of dramatic post-credit epilogues and the shift from DVDs to streaming platforms, experts say.
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Brittney Melton,
NPR,
30 Mar. 2026
Television would seem to be a medium well suited to epilogues.
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Noel Murray,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2026
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
30 Mar. 2026
Television would seem to be a medium well suited to epilogues.
—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for epilogues
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Chase voiced the character in various sequels and the 2003-2006 TV series.
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Gray returned to Dallas for the series finale and TV sequels, and later reprised Sue Ellen in the revival.
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Come for the subtle performances and Agnès Godard’s masterful cinematography; stay for one of the greatest endings in movie history.
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Beginnings tend to grab our attention and endings seem to linger, but the middle is where most of the good stuff happens.
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The series launched with an hourlong pilot episode and also went hourlong with the Season 2 premiere and a couple of finales, including the series closer.
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Kansas City is 2-4 in rubber games and 6-14 in series finales.
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Wisp uses a subscription model that ships at-home test kits to patients at precisely the right interval, paired with a system of check-ins and follow-ups.
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The audience leans into legacy appeal, treating the sequel as a cultural reunion rather than a cash grab, with comparisons to long-gestating follow-ups like Top Gun Maverick elevating expectations.
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Concise executive summaries matter more than dense appendices.
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The final version is nearly 1,000 pages with an additional 1,600 pages in appendices.
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But such closings are sure to face heavy community opposition.
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Local services and programs affected by the weather included some office closings and even limitations on waterpark hours.
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“Epilogues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epilogues. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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