trilogy

Definition of trilogynext
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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 From war movies and psychological thrillers to a trilogy featuring a guy dressed up like a bat, Nolan has a taste for the unexpected that's often surprising and usually satisfying. Brian Truitt, USA Today, 17 July 2026 The first in a trilogy, Claire North’s Ithaca is narrated by the goddess Hera who pokes fun at the many suitors vying for Penelope’s hand and Odysseus’s throne. Literary Hub, 17 July 2026 Plenty of characters are altered for the big screen, such as Aragorn in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, but their message and motivation remains intact and their portrayal honors the source material. Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2026 There are also some strong sequences in the climax to Nolan’s Batman trilogy — such as the riveting plane hijacking opener, and Bruce’s trial in The Pit. James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for trilogy
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Noun
  • Femi blasted Lesnar with a trio of body shots and running uppercuts in the corner.
    Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The Kansas City City Council approved a trio of ordinances on Thursday aimed at vacant properties that become nuisances and staving off demolition of historic buildings.
    Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
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  • Later, Isaac Collins hit a two-out triple but was stranded at third base.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Arraez has 23 doubles, seven triples, and is relentless in getting on base as a three-time batting champion.
    Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 30 July 2026
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  • Alongside Laura Dern as paleobotanist Ellie Sattler and Jeff Goldblum as mathematician Ian Malcolm, Neill completed the holy trinity of protagonists in Steven Spielberg’s enduring blockbuster dinosaur adventure.
    Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 13 July 2026
  • In my holy trinity of designers, Mugler is at the top, then John Galliano and Alexander McQueen.
    Grace Byron, New Yorker, 14 June 2026

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