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
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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The three were among the best trios in the college game, and all ended up being lottery picks after one season in Durham.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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But, in trios, the math often adds up to two against one.—
Fawnia Soo Hoo,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Aug. 2025
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Merrill also doubled last night and has two doubles, two triples and a home run in his past three games.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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Carleton, who had four 3-pointers Monday, made three triples early but did not take another shot.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Trilogies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trilogies. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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