as in outcome
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
higher prices are a logical sequel to higher costs for manufacturers
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Recent Examples of sequel
Since this film was released, there have been three direct sequels and two Minions movies (with a third coming in July), along with tons of toys, specials, video games, and even multiple theme-park attractions.
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Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 23 May 2026
The actress reprised the role in seven sequels (and counting), even coming back from the dead after her apparent demise in Fast & Furious (2009).
—Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026
Will there be a 'Mandalorian and Grogu' sequel?
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 23 May 2026
Expect this meta sequel to make millions again.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
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Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 23 May 2026
The actress reprised the role in seven sequels (and counting), even coming back from the dead after her apparent demise in Fast & Furious (2009).
—Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 23 May 2026
Will there be a 'Mandalorian and Grogu' sequel?
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 23 May 2026
Expect this meta sequel to make millions again.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for sequel
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequel
Noun
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My answer is that the alternative — silence, forgetting, the regime’s preferred outcome — is worse.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
27 May 2026
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When business and tech teams share responsibility for outcomes, decisions stay grounded in real impact.—
Iain Martin,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Noun
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As a result, video became his best friend.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Going into a three-city road trip last week, Hernández said refusing to dwell on poor results, especially in big situations, had been key.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
Noun
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The resultant work will ultimately be publicly presented, and as part of the residency’s stipulations, Rowe will retain intellectual property rights to and ownership of it.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
22 May 2026
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One potential drawback of the proposal for higher tuition rates could be a resultant drop in enrollment levels of nonresident students.—
Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2026
Noun
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When continuity of care breaks down, the consequences eventually reappear inside emergency rooms, homeless shelters and criminal justice systems.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Back in Arachova, in the shadow of Mount Parnassos, the consequences are already visible.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 May 2026
Noun
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Shop it for $34 on Amazon, and more similar products, including the Saie Glowy Super Gel and L'Oreal Paris Makeup True Match Lumi Glotion.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
24 May 2026
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Customers are guided through products with a sommelier-style approach emphasizing education, personalization, and safe use.—
Tanya Benedicto Klich,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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“Sequel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequel. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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