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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
From Jimmy to Jim, the epilogue brings back Cillian Murphy at long lost.
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Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Jan. 2026
While specifics behind Lawrence and Hutcherson's roles in the movie are still under wraps, those who have already read Sunrise on the Reaping know that Katniss and Peeta appear with Haymitch (whom Woody Harrelson played in the original four Hunger Games movies) in an epilogue chapter.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
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Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Jan. 2026
While specifics behind Lawrence and Hutcherson's roles in the movie are still under wraps, those who have already read Sunrise on the Reaping know that Katniss and Peeta appear with Haymitch (whom Woody Harrelson played in the original four Hunger Games movies) in an epilogue chapter.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epilogue
Noun
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Hank Green is the author of New York Times best sellers An Absolutely Remarkable Thing and its sequel A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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In terms of the Part 3 comic sequel, Eastman goes back to Waltz's Star Wars reference.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Feb. 2026
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Sunday’s season finale of the HBO fantasy series ends with everyone, including the royal Targaryen entourage, departing Ashford after the conclusion of the trial and tournament.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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The season finale will also decide the regular season championship for the Big 12.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Feb. 2026
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But that ending went a beat too far.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2026
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Take a closer look at the United States women’s hockey team’s comeback victory against Canada, which will go down as one of the most exhilarating endings in Olympic history.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 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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The closing of the MRGO and the drop in salinity levels changed all that.—
Melina Walling,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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In the biggest worldwide deal to emerge from this year’s European Film Market so far, Sony Pictures is on the verge of closing rights to hot genre package Skeletons, starring Oscar winner and Captain Marvel star Brie Larson.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2026
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In an afterword, there are biographies of people well known to us (and some forgotten) who played a part in our city’s history.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
1 Feb. 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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After the Slasher speeds off, Jane begins a multistate hunt to bring him to justice while her new foe is on his own path to a destructive endgame.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Analysts spoke with certainty about strategy, morale and endgames, but often reversed themselves within weeks.—
Charles Edward Gehrke,
Fortune,
9 Feb. 2026
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In his wrap-up remarks, Senate Republican leader Stephen Harding of Brookfield said that some residents have been hit hard by the loss of the federal Affordable Care Act subsidies – and have been able to pay their premiums with state assistance.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
4 Feb. 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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“Epilogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epilogue. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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