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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.
—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
Noun
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He’s also talked about ideas for Obsession sequels and even an anthology series where different kinds of wishes and their unforeseen effects are explored.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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With a cast including Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan and Baby Reindeer‘s Jessica Gunning, the pic looks set to spawn sequels as its producers turn to British children’s film franchises such as Harry Potter and Paddington for inspiration.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
Noun
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This Emmys season is more focused on endings than beginnings.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
20 May 2026
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Otherwise, many of the endings here are frustratingly predictable.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
Noun
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And even though the season eventually ended with Ruben Studdard taking home the title, Aiken still finished runner up in one of the closest finales the show has seen.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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Thirty-six of those series reached a Game 7, with the 3-1 team posting a 23-13 record in the finales.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Inbox triage, schedule juggling, client follow-ups, social posting, supplier check-ins.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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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.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
1 May 2026
Noun
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The final version is nearly 1,000 pages with an additional 1,600 pages in appendices.—
Lana Ferguson,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Their analysis, which includes seven figures, thirteen tables, six appendices, and nearly 25,000 words, revealed three main findings.—
Ge Bai,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Propy raised $100 million this year to use AI and blockchain tech to automate real estate closings.—
Jason Abbruzzese,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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Broward could undergo its most dramatic round of school closings next year, with more than 10 schools possibly shutting down in 2027, Superintendent Howard Hepburn said.—
Scott Travis,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Epilogues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epilogues. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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