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
Unveiled last year, the Piller/Segan spin-off of light crime drama Private Eyes has been gaining traction, with The CW acquiring the ten-parter in April.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 3 June 2026
In corporate parlance, a spin-off occurs when a company creates a separate, independent business entity from one of its existing divisions.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
Created by Thomas Astruc, Jérémy Zag and Nathanaël Bronn, the franchise spans six seasons — with a seventh currently in production — as well as spin-offs and a feature film.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 2 June 2026
Sci-fi spin-offs can be a mixed bag.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 1 June 2026
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 3 June 2026
In corporate parlance, a spin-off occurs when a company creates a separate, independent business entity from one of its existing divisions.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
Created by Thomas Astruc, Jérémy Zag and Nathanaël Bronn, the franchise spans six seasons — with a seventh currently in production — as well as spin-offs and a feature film.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 2 June 2026
Sci-fi spin-offs can be a mixed bag.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 1 June 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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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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Many derivations of ad-hoc street meat can be found in every nook and cranny of Los Angeles, and which is the best one, or the closest best one, is a matter of considerable inquiry and opinion across the city.—
Jordan Michelman,
Wired News,
21 May 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 10 Jun. 2026.
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