as in trio
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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Brad Winderbaum, the head of Marvel TV, confirmed to attendees that the show will be the third part of the trilogy started by series creator Jac Schaeffer with WandaVision and Agatha All Along.
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Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Oct. 2025
In other Marvel news… * VisionQuest, the conclusion of the trilogy that started with WandaVision and continued with Agatha All Along, will premiere in 2026.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 11 Oct. 2025
Temple Hill is behind several successful film franchises, notably The Twilight Saga and The Maze Runner trilogy, as well as The Fault in Our Stars, Fatherhood, Smile, and more.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
The Weeknd released Hurry Up Tomorrow back in January, with the album completing the trilogy that began with 2020’s After Hours and 2022’s Dawn FM.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2025
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Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Oct. 2025
In other Marvel news… * VisionQuest, the conclusion of the trilogy that started with WandaVision and continued with Agatha All Along, will premiere in 2026.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 11 Oct. 2025
Temple Hill is behind several successful film franchises, notably The Twilight Saga and The Maze Runner trilogy, as well as The Fault in Our Stars, Fatherhood, Smile, and more.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
The Weeknd released Hurry Up Tomorrow back in January, with the album completing the trilogy that began with 2020’s After Hours and 2022’s Dawn FM.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trilogy
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The tour was set to kick off at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, where the trio played what until now was thought to be their final show in 2015.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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The trio portrayed three of the Weasley children in the magical films, with James and Oliver starring as mischievous twins Fred and George and Bonnie as their youngest sibling, Ginny.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Oct. 2025
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With one out in the second, Caleb Durbin sent a drive into left field that Kiké Hernandez turned into a triple when his diving attempt came up short.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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Caleb Durbin flipped a 3-2 pitch on his fists into left field that turned into a triple when Kiké Hernández dove and couldn’t come up with it.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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The trinity, Creole seasoning, Conecuh sausage, and hot sauce all help amp up the flavor for a rich and filling meal.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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The power of an abiding trinity is also not lost on Winter, who will be interacting with three women in their sixties and beyond, the ardor of long lives adding dimension to the dance.—
Guillermo Perez,
Miami Herald,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Trilogy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trilogy. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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