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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 diary entries are framed by a foreword and an epilogue, said to have been written in 2099 and reflecting back on these world-changing events.
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James Shapiro, The Atlantic, 18 July 2025
Audiences who don't immediately switch over to something else at the film's conclusion will be treated to a fun mid-credits scene that acts as a sort of epilogue to the film.
—Lauren Huff Published, EW.com, 25 July 2025
The carnage leads to a sigh of an epilogue that seems, without giving anything away, like a curious letdown, a cruel little snicker from Aster that doesn’t entirely satisfy.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 15 July 2025
The Third Eye will also feature words by George, as well as an introduction and epilogue by authors Colm Tóibín and George Saunders, respectively.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 10 July 2025
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James Shapiro, The Atlantic, 18 July 2025
Audiences who don't immediately switch over to something else at the film's conclusion will be treated to a fun mid-credits scene that acts as a sort of epilogue to the film.
—Lauren Huff Published, EW.com, 25 July 2025
The carnage leads to a sigh of an epilogue that seems, without giving anything away, like a curious letdown, a cruel little snicker from Aster that doesn’t entirely satisfy.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 15 July 2025
The Third Eye will also feature words by George, as well as an introduction and epilogue by authors Colm Tóibín and George Saunders, respectively.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epilogue
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This week, the sequel compilation improves on both the Official Albums Streaming (No. 51, up one space) and Official Albums charts (No. 69, up two spots).—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Bay previously directed Smith in the 1995 action-comedy Bad Boys and its 2003 sequel.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
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On Friday, August 8, fans will get to see the final episode of the fourth season, which will also serve as the series finale.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Richardson spoke to The Hollywood Reporter about Larry and Marian ahead of the finale.—
Ronda Racha Penrice,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Aug. 2025
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The ending to our season really speaks to that question.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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It was released from trigeminal nerve endings surrounding cranial blood vessels.—
Jerome Groopman,
New Yorker,
11 Aug. 2025
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Instead, a follow-up exam revealed that the cancer had spread to every part of his body.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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In a follow-up study in June of this year, published in Sexuality & Culture, Langlais and his fellow research team sought to uncover the reasons as to why individuals seek these half-romantic, half-noncommittal kinds of dynamics.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The closing of Sun Fresh follows The Merc Co+op at 501 Minnesota Ave.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
12 Aug. 2025
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Those moves come after the Nasdaq Composite ended last week at fresh closing highs, and the S&P 500 closed on the threshold of another milestone.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
10 Aug. 2025
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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
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From Visibility To Action While Wiz's platform is a leap forward in delivering deep visibility into cloud risk, visibility alone isn't the endgame.—
Chris McHenry,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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As endgame levels utilize hazards and platforming sequences that demand expert control over DK’s many Bananza forms, there’s a feeling that the majority of the journey hadn’t really prepared anyone for the feats.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
16 July 2025
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Slight dustup McVay and Saints linebacker Demario Davis exchanged words after the coach took exception to running back Kyren Williams being tackled to the ground in a practice that was agreed to be wrap-up instead of full contact.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
14 Aug. 2025
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Jackie then shared a perfect wrap-up snap on Aug. 9, featuring a pic of her and Cruz kissing.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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“Epilogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epilogue. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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