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a series of three novels, movies, etc., that are closely related and involve the same characters or themes
the last book in the trilogy a science-fiction trilogy
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Recent Examples of trilogies
People still read Jane Austen and Agatha Christie, and movies still come in trilogies, echoing the triple-decker novel, which evolved in the nineteenth century partly so that subscription libraries could more easily lend out long books.
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Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trilogies
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Manager Thomas Tuchel has his side firing on all cylinders, with Harry Kane, Jamal Musiala, and Leroy Sané forming one of the most dangerous attacking trios in Europe.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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Page will be on commentary during the AEW world trios match.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 Oct. 2025
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Through his three games, Cunningham has drained various types of triples.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Continue reading … SILENT KILLERS – Risk of deadly cancer triples with hidden mouth bacteria.—
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FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Trilogies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trilogies. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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