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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
This show used to be jagged and messy and unpredictable, a true satire of superhero stories, but this epilogue wouldn’t feel out of place in a Marvel movie.
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Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
After finishing the 44-year-old Carano with a ferocity that evoked her famous heyday, the 39-year-old Rousey reaffirmed that this was only the epilogue on her historic MMA career.
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CBS News,
17 May 2026
Late style represents neither a footnote nor an epilogue but rather—should an artist live long enough—a necessary point of evolution.
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David L. Ulin,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2026
The epilogue Biostatistician Gathmann stayed at Novartis and moved up the ranks.
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Sydney Lupkin,
NPR,
10 May 2026
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Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
After finishing the 44-year-old Carano with a ferocity that evoked her famous heyday, the 39-year-old Rousey reaffirmed that this was only the epilogue on her historic MMA career.
—
CBS News,
17 May 2026
Late style represents neither a footnote nor an epilogue but rather—should an artist live long enough—a necessary point of evolution.
—
David L. Ulin,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2026
The epilogue Biostatistician Gathmann stayed at Novartis and moved up the ranks.
—
Sydney Lupkin,
NPR,
10 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for epilogue
Recent Examples of Synonyms for epilogue
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Sandler's participation in the newlyweds' wedding ceremony comes nearly a year after the comedic actor co-starred in Happy Gilmore 2 with Kelce, who had a cameo in the sequel film.
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Now the game’s future is looking decidedly brighter and many more players of the original may be tempted to give the sequel a second chance.
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Boston’s Ranger Suarez faces right-hander Ryan Johnson in Sunday night’s series finale.
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The finale may leave viewers feeling unsettled, but the show has already been renewed for a second season.
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Skratch also interviewed other sources for its story who hinted at potential infidelity by Mickelson amid abrupt endings of memberships at other golf clubs.
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Wait, wasn’t the original happy ending supposed to have our protagonist pairing up with his son?
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But this follow-up earned less than one third of its progenitor's domestic opening take of $125 million.
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During the follow-up period, 443 men were diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer.
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In a note on Tuesday, analysts reaffirmed their year-end price target of 7,100 for the broad market index, representing a 5% drop from the week’s closing level.
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With the peloton boasting fresh legs, expect major fireworks in the closing kilometres.
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Introduction, afterword and compilation copyright © 2026 by Property Of, Inc.
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Godlike, which was reissued last month by NYRB Classics with a new afterword by Raymond Foye, was originally published in 2005.
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By June 2024, Eisenkot and Gantz withdrew from the emergency war cabinet, citing the absence of an endgame.
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Yes, the injuries and absences often have clouded the overall contributions, but the contribution has been real and deserves recognition if this, indeed, is the endgame.
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These showers should wrap-up around noon.
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Cleaning activities will wrap-up around noon, followed by a lunch provided by the Forest Preserve District.
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“Epilogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epilogue. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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