trilogy

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 Anticipated is a trilogy of major design upgrades for the iPhone parceled out over the next three years. Pueng Vongs, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025 Jackson has also proven to be a force on the big screen, with notable roles in films such as Southpaw (2015), Den of Thieves (2018), and Expend4bles (2024), as well as the Escape Plan trilogy (2013–2019). Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Sep. 2025 His notable credits also include the BBC 3 series Being Human and The Hobbit movie trilogy. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025 Starfighter joins an as-yet-untitled trilogy set outside the Skywalker Saga to be helmed by Dark Phoenix director Simon Kinberg. Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for trilogy
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Noun
  • The trio hit the Spiderman meme pose after.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Similar to an in-office treatment, step one is a trio of extra-strength exfoliating acids (lactic, glycolic, and mandelic), and step two is a clay mask to simultaneously neutralize the acids and deep clean the skin.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
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  • The triple is housed inside a steel chassis.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The Estadi Johan Cruyff has also recently seen Barca’s under-19 male side make history, winning a triple of league, UEFA Youth League and the Spanish youth cup last season.
    Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025

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