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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
But the generosity of spirit Ahn and Schamus bring to their characters inevitably pulls you back in, just in time for the not-unpredictable but no-less-amusing-for-it epilogue.
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Jan. 2025
The epilogue to the aqueous SOS runs a little soupy.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
The independent film’s script was more than 160 pages long, split into an overture, two parts and an epilogue that chronicles the journey of a Hungarian Jewish architect, played by Adrien Brody, who immigrates to the U.S. after World War II in search of a new beginning for himself and his family.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
The larger Star Wars story is a generational thing and Omega, in the epilogue, chooses to continue to rebel against the Empire (potentially teasing a follow-up series), yet the original Bad Batch manages to find peace and become more than just soldiers.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 28 Dec. 2024
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David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Jan. 2025
The epilogue to the aqueous SOS runs a little soupy.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
The independent film’s script was more than 160 pages long, split into an overture, two parts and an epilogue that chronicles the journey of a Hungarian Jewish architect, played by Adrien Brody, who immigrates to the U.S. after World War II in search of a new beginning for himself and his family.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
The larger Star Wars story is a generational thing and Omega, in the epilogue, chooses to continue to rebel against the Empire (potentially teasing a follow-up series), yet the original Bad Batch manages to find peace and become more than just soldiers.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 28 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epilogue
Noun
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Starring Sean Connery and Christopher Lambert, the 1986 action-adventure fantasy film grossed just $5.9 million but became a popular title in home video and pay-TV windows, spawning multiple sequels.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2025
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The sequel, which fast-forwards seven years from the original, finds teenage Dhunu at a crossroads between her childhood dreams and the harsh realities of adulthood.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Feb. 2025
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In between New Blood and the forthcoming Resurrection is Dexter: Original Sin, the currently airing prequel series that releases its finale this weekend.—
Jackie Strause,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Feb. 2025
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Prequel series Dexter: Original Sin will release its Season 1 finale this Friday, Feb. 14, on the Paramount+ With Showtime streamer; the episode will air on the linear Paramount+ With Showtime Sunday, Feb. 16 at 10/9c.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
11 Feb. 2025
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The country singer could easily pull off these looks to blend in with Queen Bey or — possibly — a choir for the track’s ending.—
Danielle Gilliard,
WWD,
2 Feb. 2025
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The ending to this season should align more with the seedings.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Feb. 2025
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Ridley Scott’s follow-up to the Oscar-winning Gladiator centers on Lucius Verus Aurelius (Paul Mescal), whom Macrinus employs as a fighter in the Colosseum.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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Inspectors found dead rodents and rodent droppings in multiple food-service areas during a follow-up investigation at a Shell gas station on 14th Street, according to the report.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Here’s a roundup of all of last month’s restaurant openings and closings: Need a break?—
Hadley Hitson,
The Tennessean,
3 Feb. 2025
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Something else that was new in January: the highest-ever closing level for the S&P 500.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
3 Feb. 2025
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Thrilled to Death collects a career-spanning selection of her short stories starting from the early ’90s, with an afterword by Lucy Sante.—
Vulture Editors,
Vulture,
7 Jan. 2025
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Venuti, in his afterword, points out that parts of the novel can be read as a critique of Fascist machismo.—
Christopher Tayler,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Jan. 2025
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That makes the postgame interviews better, that makes the endgame hits better.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 2025
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Although Buffy lore dictated that only one Slayer could exist at a time, its final season upended that notion with the awakening of hundreds of potential Slayers for the show’s endgame.—
Rick Porter,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Feb. 2025
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Sports Edition Newsletters The Athletic UK Staff 11 Welcome to our wrap-up winter window edition of The Transfer DealSheet.—
Sam Lee,
The Athletic,
5 Feb. 2025
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Sahadev Sharma has the wrap-up from Cubs Convention and discusses Kyle Tucker’s impact on the lineup, among other topics.—
Ken Rosenthal,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Epilogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epilogue. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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