spin-off

noun

ˈspin-ˌȯf How to pronounce spin-off (audio)
Definition of spin-offnext
as in derivative
something that naturally develops or is developed from something else a spin-off of the popular television series

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Recent Examples of spin-off And some more news out of of CinemaCon: the Caine spin-off movie starring and directed by martial arts icon Donnie Yen is set to begin production in Hong Kong later this year. — Jessica Wang, EW.com, 1 Apr. 2025 The director and the star chatted up the explosive action film, a spin-off of the blockbuster franchise starring Keanu Reeves, who appeared as John Wick in some of the footage that hit the big screen. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2025 According to a popular snack review account on Instagram, Little Debbie will soon be rolling out yet another Nutty Buddy spin-off: Nutty Buddy Cakes! — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2025 Abraham later went on to star in its first spin-off, Teen Mom, alongside Maci Bookout, Catelynn Lowell and Amber Portwood, and later Teen Mom: Family Reunion in 2022. — Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for spin-off
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  1. derivative
  2. derivation
  3. derivate
Noun
  • Sodium hyaluronate, a derivative of hyaluronic acid, is the star ingredient paired with glycerin and vitamin E to help skin retain moisture, minimize fine lines, and quell dryness.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Hormone therapy’s rocky history Hormone therapy using estrogen alone or a combination of estrogen and progestin, a synthetic derivative of progesterone, restores estrogen levels and effectively treats menopausal symptoms.
    — Matthew Nudy, The Conversation, 4 Apr. 2025
Definition of derivative
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  • The chances are that language switching isn’t necessarily active for the chain-of-thought derivations.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
  • One focus of the program will be on work related to organic matter in the early stages of consideration as alternatives for design and manufacturing—things like algae, mycelium, and derivations of living organisms like insects—as structure for bioplastics, textiles, and pigment.
    — Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of derivation
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  • With unique enough lore and a unique style, Saxon avoids making a derivate fable.
    — Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
  • This, combined with new and streamlined venues for retail investors to participate in the growing demand for a variety of spot, derivate, and synthetic funds and indices is set to continue push crypto ETF access to new heights.
    — Lawrence Wintermeyer, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of derivate

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“Spin-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spin-off. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.

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