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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 epilogue takes the form of an obituary for the magazine’s late founder, but also acts as Anderson’s charming ode to the golden age of longform journalism.
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Shannon Carlin, Time, 30 May 2025
In the novel’s epilogue, Professor Pieixoto is speculating about the alternative identities of the woman who made the recordings.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 27 May 2025
Instead, the book’s epilogue jumps ahead to 2195 and reveals that the main narrative of the novel is a transcription of audio tapes discovered long after the fall of Gilead that are being presented in an academic setting.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 9 Apr. 2025
There’s a photo epilogue of the real soldiers, and many of their faces are blurred.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2025
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Shannon Carlin, Time, 30 May 2025
In the novel’s epilogue, Professor Pieixoto is speculating about the alternative identities of the woman who made the recordings.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 27 May 2025
Instead, the book’s epilogue jumps ahead to 2195 and reveals that the main narrative of the novel is a transcription of audio tapes discovered long after the fall of Gilead that are being presented in an academic setting.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 9 Apr. 2025
There’s a photo epilogue of the real soldiers, and many of their faces are blurred.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epilogue
Noun
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With a sequel already in the works, here’s how to watch the blockbuster hit for your next movie night.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The actress, 48, and her husband, 49, walked the red carpet for the newest sequel in the slasher franchise at Los Angeles' United Theater on Broadway on Monday, July 14.—
Logan Holland,
People.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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In the season 1 finale, the charge nurse was shown packing up her personal belongings on her desk after having been assaulted by a patient and thrown into the chaos of treating victims of a mass shooting.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Why Did Susie and Clayton break up after The Bachelor? Susie and Clayton announced their split in September 2022, six months after The Bachelor Season 26 finale aired.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
15 July 2025
Noun
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His tail wagged, knowing his happy ending had finally arrived.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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So, obviously the season one ending is setting up some great exploration in the world above for season two.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
17 July 2025
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As a result of Lynne’s condition, BST Hyde Park confirmed in a follow-up statement that the entire Sunday concert had been canceled and all ticket holders would be refunded.—
Emlyn Travis Published,
EW.com,
14 July 2025
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Automation ensures timely follow-ups and prevents communication gaps.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Coordinating closing schedules in a traditional sale can be challenging.—
Archway Homes,
Kansas City Star,
20 July 2025
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Goldman sits about 2% off its all-time closing high of nearly $724 a share on July 3.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
19 July 2025
Noun
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Reviewed: Instead of a Letter by Diana Athill, with an afterword by Lena Dunham New York Review Books, 232 pp., $16.95 (paper) Vivian Gornick Vivian Gornick is the author, most recently, of Taking a Long Look: Essays on Culture, Literature, and Feminism in Our Time.—
Vivian Gornick,
The New York Review of Books,
27 Feb. 2025
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As part of his daily routine, Combs, 55, is woken up for breakfast at 7 a.m. and afterwords has time to exercise in a room with yoga mats and a small basketball hoop, or to hang in a communal space with a ping-pong table and a TV.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Perhaps the endgame is robots interviewing other robots for jobs performed by robots, while humans sit on the beach drinking daiquiris and playing vintage video games.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 June 2025
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The 22-year-old is coming off a two-way deal and is eligible for another, so the Wizards’ likely endgame would be to offer him one with the understanding that he’d be promoted after the trade deadline. 40.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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Coach Erik Spoelstra spoke during his season wrap-up of prospects who still need to mature into playoff contributors, arguably still years away.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
5 July 2025
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Lawmakers’ mad dash to wrap-up the 2025 legislative session on time saw a long list of last-minute changes in April.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
19 June 2025
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