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also epilog
as in sequel
a final section or speech after the main part of a book, play, or musical composition
—sometimes used figuratively
The main character's death was alluded to in the epilogue. His final years were a peaceful epilogue to a life of adventure.
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Recent Examples of epilogue
And that’s not even mentioning the potential cameos that could come from the epilogue!
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Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The epilogue sends us — seemingly — years after the events of Mockingjay.
—Ashley Wolfgang, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
The vampire thriller, starring Michael B. Jordan in a dual role, contains not one but two epilogues: one mid-credits and another at the very end.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Even Izzard’s brief epilogue, charmingly dedicating the performance to a fellow thespian, crackles with more verve than the most famous of soliloquies.
—Karen D'souza, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2025
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Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The epilogue sends us — seemingly — years after the events of Mockingjay.
—Ashley Wolfgang, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
The vampire thriller, starring Michael B. Jordan in a dual role, contains not one but two epilogues: one mid-credits and another at the very end.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Even Izzard’s brief epilogue, charmingly dedicating the performance to a fellow thespian, crackles with more verve than the most famous of soliloquies.
—Karen D'souza, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epilogue
Noun
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The sequel is spicier and leans into its own ridiculousness.—
Megan Vick,
EW.com,
17 May 2025
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Now in its fourth weekend, the Ben Affleck action sequel is headed toward a $4.5 million frame, pushing its domestic total north of $58 million.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
17 May 2025
Noun
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His last show was Saturday night's season 50 finale.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
20 May 2025
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The victor then takes on a dramatic finale against the clock to claim the big money jackpot.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
19 May 2025
Noun
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The Cheers finale carves out happy endings for several of its cast members.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
21 May 2025
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My ending was harmonizing the situation of the movie, that the family is coming together at the end, and Laura is part of the family and wants to go back to the family.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
20 May 2025
Noun
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These watches might be considered close follow-ups to the Forerunner 965, which has since its release in 2023 been one of the best buys in the Garmin line-up for serious runners.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Following the massive success of the horror hit, Paramount quickly greenlit a follow-up.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
15 May 2025
Noun
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The closings come after a series of high-profile openings on Camp Bowie Boulevard as growth in the western suburbs brings the area more traffic and patrons.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 May 2025
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Our organizations have been closely monitoring the closing of civic space and attacks on independent press in El Salvador and are deeply concerned at the increasingly pervasive environment of fear that threatens freedoms in the country.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
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As part of his daily routine, Combs, 55, is woken up for breakfast at 7 a.m. and afterwords has time to exercise in a room with yoga mats and a small basketball hoop, or to hang in a communal space with a ping-pong table and a TV.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
15 Apr. 2025
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Her only other book, Airless Spaces, was published in 1998 by the small radical publisher Semiotext(e); it was reissued earlier this year, with an introduction by Chris Kraus and an afterword by Susan Faludi.—
Audrey Wollen,
Harpers Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The second irony is that Lillard’s injury could set up the same situation in Milwaukee that marked the end of his tenure in Portland, with a wait for a trade demand dragging out the endgame of a hopeless roster.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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And third: The playbook so far is all strategy with no clear endgame.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
23 Apr. 2025
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In his wrap-up speech, Looney said he was befuddled about some concerns about the nomination.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
15 Apr. 2025
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For example: From 9:00 to 10:30 AM → Deep work on a proposal From 2:00 to 2:30 PM → Email replies From 4:30 to 5:00 PM → Daily wrap-up and shutdown routine The difference?—
Luciana Paulise,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Epilogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epilogue. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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