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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
Television would seem to be a medium well suited to epilogues.
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Noel Murray, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
In a moving epilogue to the story, Shoval returns to Berlin next week in the company of David and Ariel Cunio and their families for a screening of the new version.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
In 2024, the Reader lost close to a half million dollars and started 2025 by cutting staff and its $4 million budget, seemingly on the verge of its epilogue.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
The record is intended as something like an epilogue to his 2024 album Atlas of Green, which told the story of a musician named Green from the distant future.
—Colin Joyce, Pitchfork, 28 Jan. 2026
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Noel Murray, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
In a moving epilogue to the story, Shoval returns to Berlin next week in the company of David and Ariel Cunio and their families for a screening of the new version.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
In 2024, the Reader lost close to a half million dollars and started 2025 by cutting staff and its $4 million budget, seemingly on the verge of its epilogue.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
The record is intended as something like an epilogue to his 2024 album Atlas of Green, which told the story of a musician named Green from the distant future.
—Colin Joyce, Pitchfork, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epilogue
Noun
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Has there been any discussion about what the sequel would cover?—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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Prada 2 is the sequel to the 2006 dramedy film, an adaptation of the 2003 novel by Lauren Weisberger which made a mammoth $327 million at the global box office and became something of a pop culture phenomenon.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Farmer has since made the most of the opportunity given to him the past three months, making the opening day roster and finding his way into eight of the team’s 34 games ahead of Sunday’s series finale against the Rockies.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
3 May 2026
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After winning the series opener 11-9 in thrilling fashion Friday afternoon, Miami lost the second game of its Friday doubleheader 13-6 before also dropping the series finale 12-7 on Saturday night.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
3 May 2026
Noun
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This happy ending was by no means guaranteed, and Habermas’s work as a theorist and polemicist made an important contribution to it.—
Adam Kirsch,
The Atlantic,
3 May 2026
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With the biopic undergoing 22 additional shooting days last May to film a new ending, Deadline reported that Lionsgate was considering splitting the film into two parts.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
3 May 2026
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Verdugo did not respond to follow-up questions seeking clarification on his analysis at this time.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Upcoming, Hardwicke will be seen in David Turpin’s Ancestors and Make Ends Meat, the follow-up to Hoard from director Luna Carmoon.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2026
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Officers established a perimeter around the 300 block of Gibson Drive, closing roadways west of the scene near Trehowell and Castaic drives, along with several side streets, the Roseville Police Department said.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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During closing arguments, Lynn Johnson, an attorney for Christine and Christopher Nolte, suggested the jury award $10 million for noneconomic damages and $5 million for economic damages.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Jarrett Earnest,
The New York Review of Books,
11 Mar. 2026
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Introduction, afterword and compilation copyright © 2026 by Property Of, Inc.—
Via Scribner,
Literary Hub,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The 57-Inch Odyssey Neo G9 is the definitive endgame for anyone who refuses to settle for a standard view.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
27 Apr. 2026
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So, what’s the endgame for Friday?—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Cleaning activities will wrap-up around noon, followed by a lunch provided by the Forest Preserve District.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Check out our wrap-up from matchday 10.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Epilogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epilogue. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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