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 single-player Star Citizen spin-off Squadron 42 is slated to finally be in players' hands in 2026, 11 full years after its initial 2015 release target.
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Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2025
While other entries and spin-offs have followed, that initial run is largely regarded among video game players as one of the most iconic and atmospheric achievements among survival horror titles.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
This spin-off of the daiquiri became a popular choice for those who preferred a stronger drink.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
Sabrina Impacciatore reveals Steve Carell and John Krasinski visited the set of The Office spin-off The Paper on the first day of filming.
—EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2025
While other entries and spin-offs have followed, that initial run is largely regarded among video game players as one of the most iconic and atmospheric achievements among survival horror titles.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 27 Aug. 2025
This spin-off of the daiquiri became a popular choice for those who preferred a stronger drink.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025
Sabrina Impacciatore reveals Steve Carell and John Krasinski visited the set of The Office spin-off The Paper on the first day of filming.
—EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spin-off
Noun
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Nasdaq technicals The Nasdaq is trading very close to its 50-day moving average a level that could be concerning for the broader tech trade according to Charles Schwab’s head trading and derivatives strategist Joe Mazzola.—
Frank Holland,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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These strategies often pair derivatives with structured notes or bank instruments to provide market exposure while aiming to significantly reduce downside risk.—
Michael A. Scarpati,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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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
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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 10 Sep. 2025.
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