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
  • Thursday night Fans wondered about the wisdom of icing an all-world top line with three flawed trios as the follow-up options.
    — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Sugar Alt-rock singer-guitarist Bob Mould has experimented with various formats but seems to do his best work with trios — Hüsker Dü in the ’80s and Sugar in the ’90s.
    — Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The Guardians hit two triples in a postseason game for the first time in franchise history.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The Sox lost to the Guardians 9-3, with Cleveland's Jo Adell and José Ramírez dominating at bat with a pair of two-out triples.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

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“Trilogies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trilogies. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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