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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
The nature of Lawrence and Hutcherson’s cameo is being kept under wraps, but book readers already know their characters appear alongside Haymitch in the epilogue, which indicates some sort of flash-forward.
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Zack Sharf, Variety, 17 Dec. 2025
Perhaps most frustrating is the brevity of the epilogue, which skips over the last lonely years of Douglas Kelley's life after the trial.
—NPR, 11 Nov. 2025
As an epilogue to that sometimes-harrowing saga, the book later recounts the 2015 backstage meeting at the Del Mar Fairgrounds Grandstand Stage between Crowe and Allman.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Nov. 2025
In the epilogue, Edward kidnaps Bella.
—USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
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Zack Sharf, Variety, 17 Dec. 2025
Perhaps most frustrating is the brevity of the epilogue, which skips over the last lonely years of Douglas Kelley's life after the trial.
—NPR, 11 Nov. 2025
As an epilogue to that sometimes-harrowing saga, the book later recounts the 2015 backstage meeting at the Del Mar Fairgrounds Grandstand Stage between Crowe and Allman.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Nov. 2025
In the epilogue, Edward kidnaps Bella.
—USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epilogue
Noun
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The sequel also features four meaty roles — two male and two female — with the agencies aggressively pitching their best fits.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
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The actress reflects on receiving the Globes’ Carol Burnett Award, saying goodbye to Carrie Bradshaw and making a ‘Family Stone’ sequel.—
Joshua Rothkopf,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Finally, the winner was simply the highest-finishing driver among four remaining title contenders in the season finale.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Jan. 2026
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That’s a far cry from the more recent format, when the final four drivers all competed in a one-race finale for the Cup title.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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Reigning semifinalist Westwood is a strong candidate for a better ending, too, returning most of its lineup.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Despite Powell's term as chairman ending, his position as a member of the Fed's Board of Governors doesn’t expire until 2028, NBC News noted.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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The results of the follow-up inspection have not yet been published.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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In the follow-up, the central family must leave their Greenland bunker in search of a new home in post-apocalyptic Europe.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Jan. 2026
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Set to host the Olympic and Paralympic athletics, as well as the opening and closing ceremonies, the stadium is due to be built in the 158-acre Victoria Park, just north of central Brisbane.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
7 Jan. 2026
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His 2024 tape showed elite ball skills with fluid athleticism and explosive closing speed.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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In her 1985 afterword to The Ha-Ha, Jennifer Dawson explores its sociopolitical and feminist implications, rather than religious or philosophical themes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Nov. 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
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Both of the above are essential to the show’s endgame, ensuring that a sequence of unhinged kickers ostensibly meant to be devilish fun instead come across as mean-spirited and exploitative.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
8 Jan. 2026
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If that is her endgame, then Craig is not the one.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
8 Jan. 2026
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Here’s my 2025 wrap-up, with the best and worst of the season, and the monumental task facing the new GM.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
5 Jan. 2026
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Following the wrap-up of the behemoth Handmaid's Tale, Elizabeth Moss’ next small-screen outing is Imperfect Women, based on Araminta Hall’s book of the same name.—
Lucy Ford,
Time,
27 Dec. 2025
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“Epilogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epilogue. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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