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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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He is largely considered one of the best superhero film directors of all-time, having directed 'Super' in 2010, 'The Suicide Squad' in 2021, and the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy.
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Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
Her trilogy The Secret Circle was published in 1992 and adapted into a TV drama in 2011.
—Caroline Frost, Deadline, 29 Mar. 2025
Ball is known for directing the Maze Runner trilogy before taking on Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, with the latter grossing nearly $400 million worldwide.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 28 Mar. 2025
Ahead of the book's fall release date, the author of the Beasts of Prey trilogy exclusively reveals the cover of her latest fantasy novel to PEOPLE, while also sharing what inspired her to center her story on Medusa.
—Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
Her trilogy The Secret Circle was published in 1992 and adapted into a TV drama in 2011.
—Caroline Frost, Deadline, 29 Mar. 2025
Ball is known for directing the Maze Runner trilogy before taking on Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, with the latter grossing nearly $400 million worldwide.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 28 Mar. 2025
Ahead of the book's fall release date, the author of the Beasts of Prey trilogy exclusively reveals the cover of her latest fantasy novel to PEOPLE, while also sharing what inspired her to center her story on Medusa.
—Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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“Trilogy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trilogy. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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