postludes

noun

plural of postlude
as in codas

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  1. epilogues
  2. appendixes
  3. accompaniments
  4. finales
Noun
  • Blooper reels, once common in comedy films, are fading from cinema partly due to the rise of dramatic post-credit epilogues and the shift from DVDs to streaming platforms, experts say.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Television would seem to be a medium well suited to epilogues.
    — Noel Murray, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
Definition of epilogues
Noun
  • The film’s story, much of it developed from Tolkien’s appendices, is set between The Hobbit and The Fellowship of the Ring.
    — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 14 July 2026
  • Concise executive summaries matter more than dense appendices.
    — Ashish Kumar Srivastava, Forbes.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Definition of appendixes
Noun
  • While many people associate satay with Indonesia, versions of the dish are also enjoyed across Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and other parts of the region, each with its own marinades, seasonings and accompaniments.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
  • And asked ourselves what are other things that feel like good accompaniments to a horror game?
    — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 30 June 2026
Definition of accompaniments
Noun
  • At least one show is coming to an end this week, after some big finales last weekend.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • House of the Dragon is not making a habit out of quiet finales.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of finales
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