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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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Another piece of evidence from the theory points out how Dustin's girlfriend Suzie (Gabriella Pizzolo) and Robin's (Maya Hawke) girlfriend Vickie (Amybeth McNulty) are both missing from the finale epilogue.
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Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Jan. 2026
The hit Netflix show ended its nine-year run with a long, emotional, very ’80s epilogue.
—Lili Loofbourow, Washington Post, 1 Jan. 2026
Anyway, that was sort of the reference for the epilogue.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2026
These are not Christmas movies where the epilogue extends another six days; all of these films have at least one crucial scene set on New Year’s Day and place clear, narrative importance on the holiday in one way or another.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 30 Dec. 2025
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Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Jan. 2026
The hit Netflix show ended its nine-year run with a long, emotional, very ’80s epilogue.
—Lili Loofbourow, Washington Post, 1 Jan. 2026
Anyway, that was sort of the reference for the epilogue.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 1 Jan. 2026
These are not Christmas movies where the epilogue extends another six days; all of these films have at least one crucial scene set on New Year’s Day and place clear, narrative importance on the holiday in one way or another.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 30 Dec. 2025
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Its sequel Dhurandhar 2 is scheduled for theatrical release March 19, 2026, in five languages — Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam — expanding significantly beyond the original's Hindi-only strategy.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The musical sequel had scored eight longlist mentions including in acting categories, score and sound, but today only heard its name called in costume and hair and makeup.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2026
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In the series finale of Yellowstone, which aired in December 2024, fans saw the youngest son save Yellowstone Ranch by selling the land to Broken Rock Reservation.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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In the finale, allegiances have flipped.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2026
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The epic snowy battle scene's twist ending probably had Twi-Hards threatening to run Bill Condon out of business, but everything worked out in the end.—
Lincee Ray,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Feb. 2026
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The ending left an opening for more episodes.—
Rich Heldenfels,
Boston Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
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Arechiga’s mother had also filed a restraining order against her son due to threats, but it was later dropped when no one showed up in court for the follow-up hearing on the request, according to court records.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
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According to Moore, crews believe the fire had been fully extinguished after follow-up checks found no active flames, even as high winds later reignited embers buried in the root system.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Anatomy of a Merger — Jim Freund A clear, deal-lawyer’s view of how acquisitions unfold, from negotiation through closing and early integration.—
Jennifer J. Fondrevay,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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According to the Olympic ticket price list, the most expensive seats are for the closing ceremony in the Verona Arena, which are priced at €2,900 (about $3,500).—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
28 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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Compilation clips began circulating online, and people wondered what Fallon’s endgame was.—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
27 Jan. 2026
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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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On Wednesday, during the season’s wrap-up media sessions for Lynch and Shanahan, the substation question came up from a reporter.—
Alex Valdes,
New York Times,
22 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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“Epilogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epilogue. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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