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
Courtney can currently be seen starring in Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone spin-off series Dutton Ranch, alongside Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 May 2026
Now, seven years, multiple spin-offs and a movie later, the two have been stretched beyond their narrative limits—there’s nowhere left for the pair to go.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
The season also set up things well for next year’s spin-off, Vought Rising.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Originally there were discussions to have a spin-off series with a whole new set of characters going to Royal Prep, the school Sofia graduated from in the first series.
—Amy Amatangelo, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 May 2026
Now, seven years, multiple spin-offs and a movie later, the two have been stretched beyond their narrative limits—there’s nowhere left for the pair to go.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
The season also set up things well for next year’s spin-off, Vought Rising.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
Originally there were discussions to have a spin-off series with a whole new set of characters going to Royal Prep, the school Sofia graduated from in the first series.
—Amy Amatangelo, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spin-off
Noun
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The vitamin A derivative boasts myriad benefits for mature skin, plus anyone seeking to preemptively stave off signs of visible aging.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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However, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission views these contracts as falling within its jurisdiction to regulate swaps and derivatives.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
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The token is a reference rather than a derivation of the data.—
Ed Leavens,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Five years after he was killed, in response to political unrest, the government increased the derivation fund to 13 percent for oil-producing states.—
Noo Saro-Wiwa,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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While Apple shares were up more than 4% in trading Friday, all of the derivate plays were trading in the red.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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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 6 Jun. 2026.
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