sequel

noun

ˈsē-kwəl How to pronounce sequel (audio)
Definition of sequelnext
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 Cobb released All the Little Houses in January; its sequel, All the Little Secrets, is out November 17. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026 This movie was massive, spawning three sequels, a spinoff TV series, and more. — Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026 Prospects of a sequel crumbled in 2019 when the Hollywood Reporter broke news that Lim left the sequel over pay disparity. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026 That news came several years after a feature film sequel based on Kwan’s China Rich Girlfriend came undone. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sequel
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequel
  1. outcome
  2. result
  3. resultant
  4. consequence
  5. product
Noun
  • Small differences across those factors can affect the outcome.
    — Kelli Grant, CFP®,Riley de León, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • In many of life’s winner-loser outcomes, the fate of the losers is all but inevitable, granted the values, resources and determination of the winners.
    — James Coffin, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of outcome
Noun
  • The story centers on two ex-lovers who come back into each other’s lives after spending decades apart, only to find old feelings stirring with messy and mixed results.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Otherworldly was the result at Mugler, as well, where outer eyelashes got extruded like whiskers.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of result
Noun
  • Inadequate funding and the resultant low pay for correctional officers, when compared to other law enforcement agencies, have plagued the bureau for years.
    — Scott Peyton, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Surprisingly, despite his role in the Fast & Furious franchise and the resultant persona fans project on him, Gibson is, admittedly, not interested in pursuing motorsport and had never been drifting.
    — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of resultant
Noun
  • While the conviction will remain part of the historical record, the pardon removes any lasting consequence for him.
    — Tamir Sorek, The Conversation, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The choice can have big financial consequences for households, which, with a few exceptions, are generally locked into their insurance plan for a year before being able to switch.
    — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of consequence
Noun
  • Advertisement Monday’s attack affected two refrigeration management product series by Danish company Danfoss, AK-SC and AK-SM, according to an ANSSI alert.
    — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The entertainment and the consumer product are no longer two separate businesses.
    — Kevin Giraud, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of product

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“Sequel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequel. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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