SPIN-OFF Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

spin-off

noun

ˈspin-ˌȯf

Definition of spin-off

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 The iconic science fiction series, which has spawned a myriad of spin-offs and feature films (not to mention all the merch), has inspired countless engineers, scientists and space fans over six decades. — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2026 People recently reported that the Duchess of Sussex is being considered for a part in the Netflix series The Gentlemen, which is a spin-off of Ritchie’s 2019 film of the same name. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 2 Sep. 2026 Multiple movies, spin-off TV shows and children's books have also been created based on the cartoon. — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 Poletti led the spin-off of Amrize, overseeing all the financial and non-financial aspects of establishing the independent company. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spin-off

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Originally filed in July, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission — which regulates derivatives contracts — approved the listing of the perpetuals this week.

— Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
This has involved drawing a bright line between whole-leaf kratom — generally the products sold by the vendors that fund the association — and its new derivatives, which have been described as more potent than morphine.

— Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of derivative

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Many forms of divination have been practiced historically in Africa, but divination techniques found in Hoodoo have sometimes been of European derivation; for instance, Hoodoo frequently employs cartomancy, or divination using playing cards.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026
And woven into every page and at each chapter heading are gorgeous language derivations.

— The Know, Denver Post, 4 June 2026

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