as in derivative
something that naturally develops or is developed from something else
a spin-off of the popular television series
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Recent Examples of spin-off
Cruel Intentions spurred a sequel movie and a spin-off series on Amazon Prime Video.
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Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Nine Star Wars films have now been made along with multiple spin-offs.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
Over the years, Armani launched a popular diffusion line, Emporio Armani, as well as other successful spin-offs such as Armani Jeans, Armani Exchange and the home interiors brand Armani/Casa.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Gaga has joined the cast of the hit Addams Family spin-off show, appearing alongside star Jenny Ortega, Emma Myers and Joy Sunday as new character Rosaline Rotwood.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for spin-off
Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2025
Nine Star Wars films have now been made along with multiple spin-offs.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
Over the years, Armani launched a popular diffusion line, Emporio Armani, as well as other successful spin-offs such as Armani Jeans, Armani Exchange and the home interiors brand Armani/Casa.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Gaga has joined the cast of the hit Addams Family spin-off show, appearing alongside star Jenny Ortega, Emma Myers and Joy Sunday as new character Rosaline Rotwood.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spin-off
Noun
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Others could include thematic ETFs, focusing on themes or trends, or leveraged ETFs, with derivatives that amplify profits and losses.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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Manufacturers began processing hemp into derivatives like delta-8 THC, delta-9 THC, and other intoxicating compounds that technically met the hemp definition while delivering marijuana-like effects.—
Robert Hoban,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Bose found a stronger mathematical derivation of Planck’s law.—
Matt von Hippel,
Quanta Magazine,
23 June 2025
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Labels want systems that can not only detect direct sample reuse but also flag stylistic derivations within generative model outputs.—
Virginie Berger,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Deutsche Börse, which runs the Frankfurt Stock Exchange from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. local time five days a week for derivates and structured products, echoed Euronext.—
Ganesh Rao,Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
22 July 2025
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With unique enough lore and a unique style, Saxon avoids making a derivate fable.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Spin-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spin-off. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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