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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Recent Examples of trilogy
Having the new story land as a trilogy was unexpected but not unwelcome.
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Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2025
More than five years after the Netflix series ended its two-season run, Mindhunter could get the feature-length trilogy treatment.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 18 June 2025
Prime Video has confirmed a third season of the smash boarding-school series will take place, based on Save Us — the third book in Mona Kasten’s bestselling trilogy.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 June 2025
His other film credits include Die Hard With a Vengeance, Unbreakable and the Star Wars prequel trilogy.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 5 June 2025
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Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2025
More than five years after the Netflix series ended its two-season run, Mindhunter could get the feature-length trilogy treatment.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 18 June 2025
Prime Video has confirmed a third season of the smash boarding-school series will take place, based on Save Us — the third book in Mona Kasten’s bestselling trilogy.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 June 2025
His other film credits include Die Hard With a Vengeance, Unbreakable and the Star Wars prequel trilogy.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trilogy
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Order Chaos Order Debuts on Three Billboard Charts Hood’s first solo release Order Chaos Order debuts on a trio of Billboard rankings this frame.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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The trio were placed on a flight to San Antonio along with several other families.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
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On Saturday, Lockwood went 2-for-2 with a double, a triple, a sacrifice and two runs scored in the Wildcats’ 4-1 win against McHenry in the 4A state championship game in Joliet.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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The left-hander entered the game with 1.43 ERA, the best of any starter in baseball, but that didn’t matter much after Cody Bellinger led the second inning off with his third triple of the year.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2025
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“Trilogy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trilogy. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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