trilogy

noun

Definition of trilogynext
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 The actor first embodied Jameson in Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man trilogy, which kicked off with 2002’s Spider-Man, directed by Sam Raimi. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2026 Sam Raimi directed the first three entries, a trilogy of gnarly cult classics starring Bruce Campbell. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 10 July 2026 Last 'Cheetah Girls' movie released in 2008 The original film trilogy, based on Deborah Gregory's book series of the same name, is one of Disney Channel's most iconic original movie franchises. — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 9 July 2026 Throughout the sci-fi trilogy, the large oasis area in the Western Region of the Emirate has provided a substantial portion of the landscape of the desert planet Arrakis, home to the monstrous sandworms. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for trilogy
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  • The trio have been longtime fans of hers, and Davis had seen her once before about 15 years ago.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026
  • If all three settle for no more than 25% of the cap, that trio wouldn't be earning much more than Brown and Jayson Tatum combined.
    — Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
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  • Peters doubled in the third and had an RBI single in the fifth, then had two hits in the seventh — a two-run homer to center and an RBI triple.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
  • Her first field goal was a layup with less than three minutes left to cut the Valkyries’ lead to six points before Salaün’s trio of triples.
    — Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
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  • In my holy trinity of designers, Mugler is at the top, then John Galliano and Alexander McQueen.
    — Grace Byron, New Yorker, 14 June 2026
  • Art, resistance, and community, a holy trinity.
    — Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
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“Trilogy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trilogy. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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