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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Even after 30 years, during which The Golden Compass became a trilogy, His Dark Materials, which begat a second trilogy, The Book of Dust—collectively selling something like 50 million copies—Pullman’s books retain an idiosyncratic spikiness.
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Lev Grossman, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025
Bennett’s prose has something of the energy of Samuel Beckett’s trilogy.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
From dramatic roles like Kay Corleone in ‘The Godfather’ trilogy, to her hilariously offbeat portrayal of Annie Hall, which won her an Oscar, her talent seemed limitless.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
After appearing in , Keaton booked a number of guest star roles on television before featuring as the love interest and wife of Michael Corleone in the legendary trilogy, giving Keaton her breakout.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Oct. 2025
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Lev Grossman, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025
Bennett’s prose has something of the energy of Samuel Beckett’s trilogy.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
From dramatic roles like Kay Corleone in ‘The Godfather’ trilogy, to her hilariously offbeat portrayal of Annie Hall, which won her an Oscar, her talent seemed limitless.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
After appearing in , Keaton booked a number of guest star roles on television before featuring as the love interest and wife of Michael Corleone in the legendary trilogy, giving Keaton her breakout.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trilogy
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The trio combined for 19 catches, 228 yards and a 36-yard touchdown from Beck to Trader in the first quarter.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
3 Nov. 2025
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Those skills will likely overwhelm just about every competitor this trio faces this season.—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Daulton Varsho slapped a triple against Snell that could be labeled unlucky, but the lefty left the game with two runs on after throwing two wild pitches in the seventh inning.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Curry’s heroics beat back an immense 50-point game from Denver’s Aaron Gordon, who tied a record set by Terry Rozier in 2020 for the most threes in a season opener by making 10 triples.—
Frank Nunns O'Connell 15 hr ago,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Tender, fresh okra and holy trinity pepper, onions, and celery add a lovely contrast of texture while contributing pops of color.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
31 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 7 Nov. 2025.
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