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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
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.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 May 2026
Previous installments in Jackson’s Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies have grossed nearly $6 billion worldwide in total.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
The computer animation company is responsible for various digital effects, including the motion capture technology used in the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies along with the Planet of the Apes movies.
—Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 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
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.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 May 2026
Previous installments in Jackson’s Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies have grossed nearly $6 billion worldwide in total.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2026
The computer animation company is responsible for various digital effects, including the motion capture technology used in the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies along with the Planet of the Apes movies.
—Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 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
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.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trilogies
Noun
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With Denzel Boston and quarterback Demond Williams, Coleman formed one of the best trios of skill-position players in the country.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The addition of Fudd gives the Wings one of the most talented backcourt trios in the league alongside Bueckers and Ogunbowale.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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At that point in his career, Grace had 19 triples and 51 home runs.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The Spurs shot 50% from the field while making 16 triples.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2026
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“Trilogies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trilogies. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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