as in outcomes
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 sequels
In their view, the internet — and the first movie’s multiple sequels — already have.
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 7 Apr. 2026
The game saw Mario once again saving a damsel (Princess Peach, then called Toadstool) from his nemesis, Bowser (née King Koopa), which would remain his motivation for countless sequels for decades.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2026
Maybe audiences really do want original characters starring in non-sequels?
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
Disney and Universal have been successful in the last decade balancing new titles with sequels.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
But waves upon waves of sequels, reboots and remakes have made the few big-budget originals that manage to get made all the more singular.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Then comes along Hail Project Mary to upend the prevailing theory that the multiplex has become the dominion of sequels, threequels and endless franchise installments.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 22 Mar. 2026
Tickets to both sequels are now on sale and pre-sale, respectively.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2026
Obviously, that’s not to say IP and sequels can’t and have won like The Godfather II and Lord of the Rings.
—Peter White, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 7 Apr. 2026
The game saw Mario once again saving a damsel (Princess Peach, then called Toadstool) from his nemesis, Bowser (née King Koopa), which would remain his motivation for countless sequels for decades.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2026
Maybe audiences really do want original characters starring in non-sequels?
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
Disney and Universal have been successful in the last decade balancing new titles with sequels.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
But waves upon waves of sequels, reboots and remakes have made the few big-budget originals that manage to get made all the more singular.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Then comes along Hail Project Mary to upend the prevailing theory that the multiplex has become the dominion of sequels, threequels and endless franchise installments.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 22 Mar. 2026
Tickets to both sequels are now on sale and pre-sale, respectively.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2026
Obviously, that’s not to say IP and sequels can’t and have won like The Godfather II and Lord of the Rings.
—Peter White, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequels
Noun
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Prediction markets allow users to bet on a wide range of real world outcomes, including geopolitical developments with seismic implications.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
9 Apr. 2026
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Four of those federal cases were chosen as bellwether cases, meaning their outcomes are meant to help guide how all the other cases in federal court in Chicago might proceed, and/or how to settle those cases.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Their terms will begin later this month after election results are certified by local election boards.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Dermatologists say beginners need far fewer products than social media suggests — and the right basics can deliver real results.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That, along with continued volatility in the stock market, has led many Republicans to fear consequences in the midterm elections in November.—
Robin Wright,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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While vaccines are a personal and individual decision, not getting vaccinated can increase the risk of health consequences for the entire general population.—
Sukhman Rekhi,
Verywell Health,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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PCMag editors select and review products independently.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2026
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Contact retailers for questions about products before ordering.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And Spandrel’s tower isn’t the only building seeing the effects of low vacancy rates.—
Desiree Mathurin
April 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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In 2025, Polis directed OEDIT and state agencies to analyze the effects of tariffs across key industries, finding widespread cost increases, planning challenges, and market disruptions for Colorado businesses.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Sequels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequels. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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