trilogies

plural of trilogy
as in trios
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 The Hunt for Gollum is set between The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogies, and is expected to follow Aragorn and Gandalf on a quest to find the titular creature. Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 The films are widely credited for reigniting the YA romantic comedy genre and proving that streaming platforms could build trilogies. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 29 June 2026 Or rather, three interconnected trilogies set across different eras in the same universe, all exploring themes of power, agency, tyranny and redemption. Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026 This year, the firm has revealed a giant 492-foot gigayacht inspired by the Empire’s iconic Star Destroyers, which have appeared in all three main Star Wars trilogies, starting with the famous opening scene of A New Hope. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 May 2026 Smart authors think in trilogies, not single volumes. Vikrant Shaurya, Forbes.com, 12 Feb. 2026 Music by John Williams from all three trilogies will be heard throughout Galaxy’s Edge. Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 15 Jan. 2026 Like all Star Wars trilogies, the prequel series gets dark in its second installment. Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Nov. 2025 But let’s be honest, third installments of trilogies rarely feel as vital as the first two. Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 25 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trilogies
Noun
  • Behind all of it sits one of the best midfield trios in world football in Vitinha, João Neves and Ruiz, when all three are available.
    Dean Jones, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Similar trios occurred between 1990 and 1992 and again from 2008 to 2010, with the next not arriving until the mid-2040s.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Find out what the bill does when one workflow triples its tool calls after a model upgrade, because that is the scenario that turns a modest platform fee into a line item the CFO wants explained.
    Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Still, Roberts noted his intensity Saturday, after Díaz gave up the lead with back-to-back triples.
    Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2026

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“Trilogies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trilogies. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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