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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-offs
The movies follow their demonic adventures and include spin-offs of some of the scarier characters.
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Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
The vast, sprawling Conjuring franchise, which began back in 2013, has spawned a complex web of sequels, prequels and spin-offs, some of which are loosely based on cases covered by paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 10 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
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
Many viewers are familiar with Elizabeth McGovern from her performance as Lady Cora Crawley in Downton Abbey—both the television show and its movie spin-offs, the last of which debuts this September.
—Rebecca Bihn-Wallace, Vogue, 20 Aug. 2025
Across its many spin-offs, one-shots, and live shows, Critical Role has been subtly (or not) planting the seeds for its own longevity.
—Dana Reboe, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2025
Out of classical Pilates came plenty of spin-offs, including contemporary, modern, and athletic interpretations, says Henderson.
—Megan Falk, SELF, 5 Aug. 2025
One of the many spin-offs of the Air Bud and Air Buddies franchises, this Halloween film follows five puppies on a Halloween adventure to stop the evil warlock and save the town from inevitable doom.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 5 Aug. 2025
Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
The vast, sprawling Conjuring franchise, which began back in 2013, has spawned a complex web of sequels, prequels and spin-offs, some of which are loosely based on cases covered by paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 10 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
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
Many viewers are familiar with Elizabeth McGovern from her performance as Lady Cora Crawley in Downton Abbey—both the television show and its movie spin-offs, the last of which debuts this September.
—Rebecca Bihn-Wallace, Vogue, 20 Aug. 2025
Across its many spin-offs, one-shots, and live shows, Critical Role has been subtly (or not) planting the seeds for its own longevity.
—Dana Reboe, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2025
Out of classical Pilates came plenty of spin-offs, including contemporary, modern, and athletic interpretations, says Henderson.
—Megan Falk, SELF, 5 Aug. 2025
One of the many spin-offs of the Air Bud and Air Buddies franchises, this Halloween film follows five puppies on a Halloween adventure to stop the evil warlock and save the town from inevitable doom.
—Marilyn La Jeunesse, Parents, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spin-offs
derivatives
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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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“Spin-offs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spin-offs. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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