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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
Television would seem to be a medium well suited to epilogues.
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Noel Murray, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
In a moving epilogue to the story, Shoval returns to Berlin next week in the company of David and Ariel Cunio and their families for a screening of the new version.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
In 2024, the Reader lost close to a half million dollars and started 2025 by cutting staff and its $4 million budget, seemingly on the verge of its epilogue.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
The record is intended as something like an epilogue to his 2024 album Atlas of Green, which told the story of a musician named Green from the distant future.
—Colin Joyce, Pitchfork, 28 Jan. 2026
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Noel Murray, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
In a moving epilogue to the story, Shoval returns to Berlin next week in the company of David and Ariel Cunio and their families for a screening of the new version.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
In 2024, the Reader lost close to a half million dollars and started 2025 by cutting staff and its $4 million budget, seemingly on the verge of its epilogue.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
The record is intended as something like an epilogue to his 2024 album Atlas of Green, which told the story of a musician named Green from the distant future.
—Colin Joyce, Pitchfork, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for epilogue
Noun
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Has there been any discussion about what the sequel would cover?—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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Prada 2 is the sequel to the 2006 dramedy film, an adaptation of the 2003 novel by Lauren Weisberger which made a mammoth $327 million at the global box office and became something of a pop culture phenomenon.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Initially, the series finale against the Diamondbacks produced little suspense.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Following this week’s Season 4 finale of Invincible, creator Robert Kirkman explained one major change from the comic books.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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These periods tend to bring sudden news, endings, breakthroughs or a turning point.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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Most romances begin with normal life and build to a happy ending.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Verdugo did not respond to follow-up questions seeking clarification on his analysis at this time.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Upcoming, Hardwicke will be seen in David Turpin’s Ancestors and Make Ends Meat, the follow-up to Hoard from director Luna Carmoon.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Officers established a perimeter around the 300 block of Gibson Drive, closing roadways west of the scene near Trehowell and Castaic drives, along with several side streets, the Roseville Police Department said.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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During closing arguments, Lynn Johnson, an attorney for Christine and Christopher Nolte, suggested the jury award $10 million for noneconomic damages and $5 million for economic damages.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Godlike, which was reissued last month by NYRB Classics with a new afterword by Raymond Foye, was originally published in 2005.—
Jarrett Earnest,
The New York Review of Books,
11 Mar. 2026
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Introduction, afterword and compilation copyright © 2026 by Property Of, Inc.—
Via Scribner,
Literary Hub,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The 57-Inch Odyssey Neo G9 is the definitive endgame for anyone who refuses to settle for a standard view.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
27 Apr. 2026
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So, what’s the endgame for Friday?—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Cleaning activities will wrap-up around noon, followed by a lunch provided by the Forest Preserve District.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Check out our wrap-up from matchday 10.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Epilogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epilogue. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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