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 films are widely credited for reigniting the YA romantic comedy genre and proving that streaming platforms could build trilogies.
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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.
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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.
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
4 May 2026
Smart authors think in trilogies, not single volumes.
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Vikrant Shaurya,
Forbes.com,
12 Feb. 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.
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Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
18 Jan. 2026
Music by John Williams from all three trilogies will be heard throughout Galaxy’s Edge.
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Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
15 Jan. 2026
Like all Star Wars trilogies, the prequel series gets dark in its second installment.
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Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Nov. 2025
But let’s be honest, third installments of trilogies rarely feel as vital as the first two.
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Gail Mitchell,
Billboard,
25 Nov. 2025
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trilogies
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The Patriots have one of the best starting cornerback trios in the NFL in Gonzalez, Davis and Jones.
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The two have been two-thirds of the AEW trios championship twice.
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While the subject of triples is fresh in your mind, Fiido has simultaneously launched another two models – a long-tail cargo ebike and a short-tail sibling.
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Corbin Carroll had a three-run triple in the eighth inning to tie Arizona's career triples mark and fell a homer shy of the cycle in the Diamondbacks' 9-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night.
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“Trilogies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trilogies. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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