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
Recent Instagram posts prompted fans to speculate that Beyoncé would be making an announcement of the final album of her trilogy.
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Dalila Muata, NBC news, 5 May 2026
Lourd snapped a photo during one of her mother Fisher's first scenes in the movie as Princess Leia, the iconic leading lady the late actress portrayed in the original three Star Wars movies and in the 2010s sequel trilogy.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
This year, the firm has revealed a giant 492-foot gigayacht inspired by the Empire’s iconic Star Destroyers, which have appeared in all three main Star Wars trilogies, starting with the famous opening scene of A New Hope.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 May 2026
Trauma has been a fixture throughout McCarthy’s unofficial trilogy.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 1 May 2026
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Dalila Muata, NBC news, 5 May 2026
Lourd snapped a photo during one of her mother Fisher's first scenes in the movie as Princess Leia, the iconic leading lady the late actress portrayed in the original three Star Wars movies and in the 2010s sequel trilogy.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
This year, the firm has revealed a giant 492-foot gigayacht inspired by the Empire’s iconic Star Destroyers, which have appeared in all three main Star Wars trilogies, starting with the famous opening scene of A New Hope.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 May 2026
Trauma has been a fixture throughout McCarthy’s unofficial trilogy.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trilogy
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Toronto was shorthanded in the frontcourt without starting center Temi Fagbenle (right shoulder), and the Sparks trio of bigs had a field day with 54 points in the paint.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2026
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Of that trio, Ejae is largely known for her work in K-pop, while the other two have primarily recorded other forms of music.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The speedy Ewing laced an RBI triple in the seventh for his first career hit, becoming the first Mets player with a triple in his big league debut.—
CBS New York Team,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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His flurry of floaters, midrange jumpers and triples landed like haymakers.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Lauren, Kawakubo, Yamamoto—they’re a powerful trinity, all possessing unshakable visions that continue to shape culture.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
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As the first year of Leo’s historic pontificate comes to a close, the longtime missionary and Augustinian friar remains a stalwart champion of migrants, the poor and care for the environment, a trinity of issues at the core of his ministry.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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“Trilogy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trilogy. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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