sequels

plural of sequel

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of sequels Vince Marcello, director of Netflix’s hit YA trilogy The Kissing Booth starring Joey King, is set to direct and produce, working from a script written with Jay Arnold, who collaborated with him on the two Kissing Booth sequels. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 July 2026 The time jump Some sequels pick up immediately after their predecessor left off. Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 July 2026 In addition to 1993’s Jurassic Park and its sequels, Neill was known for his starring roles in films including The Hunt for Red October and The Piano and TV shows like The Tudors and Peaky Blinders. Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026 In addition to earning six Grammy Awards and launching multiple television series, the property spawned 20th Century Fox’s 2007 live-action musical film Alvin and the Chipmunks and three sequels. Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026 The tale of John McClane (Bruce Willis) saving the inhabitants of a Los Angeles skyscraper from a ruthless band of thieves has continued to entertain, inspiring multiple sequels, comic books, video games, and countless references in other media. Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026 The long-running horror series has always had a loose sense of continuity, with even the early sequels retconning the ending of the previous film in some way. Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 11 July 2026 Its sequels were mined for a beloved 1970s TV show, Little House on the Prairie, that still runs in syndication and will be rebooted on Netflix for a whole new generation in a series that premieres July 9. Rosemary Counter, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026 Millennials are reliving their glory days with sequels like The Devil Wears Prada 2 and relaunches of brands such as Marc Jacobs Beauty. Lauren Alberti, Allure, 6 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequels
Noun
  • The Post-Ipsos survey contrasted Democrats' current polling outcomes with 2018.
    Jay Stahl, USA Today, 19 July 2026
  • Democracies do not function well when large numbers of citizens believe outcomes are predetermined, rules are selectively applied, or political insiders decide which questions reach the ballot.
    Robert Cordy, Boston Herald, 19 July 2026
Noun
  • Powers said Friday that full lab results expected next week will confirm what the substance was.
    Dennis Romero, NBC news, 25 July 2026
  • The council said final runoff results would be announced on March 7 next year, with a new government in place by March 12.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
Noun
  • The gap appears when there are consequences associated with providing a wrong answer.
    TerDawn DeBoe, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • The consequences of this were obvious in the Premier League last season.
    Michael Cox, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • Too many products slap the label on without including disabled people anywhere in development or testing, treating accessibility as an add-on rather than a design requirement.
    Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • The New Yorker may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers.
    Laura Park, New Yorker, 21 July 2026
Noun
  • Firefighters and authorities in both European countries were caught off guard by the virulence of the fires, which were fueled by high temperatures and the long-term effects of climate change.
    ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
  • Arguably one of the worst cause-and-effects of the defense being so bad in 2025 was not being able to see the full potential of 2025 second-round pick Donovan Ezeiruaku.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026

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