as in trio
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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Recent Examples of trilogy
Regardless of yet another cruelly close finish for Serrano, the trilogy was about something more than a rivalry.
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Mark Puleo, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Now, Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano are returning to the ring to finish their trilogy.
—Josh Katzowitz, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Gunn is a veteran of Hollywood’s comic book boom, having directed the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy for Marvel before being tapped by Warner Bros. to oversee their DC adaptations.
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 11 July 2025
Since then, the franchise has spawned not only a big screen trilogy, but an arcade game, novelizations, and comic books, alongside a fourth film in the works.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2025
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Mark Puleo, New York Times, 12 July 2025
Now, Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano are returning to the ring to finish their trilogy.
—Josh Katzowitz, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Gunn is a veteran of Hollywood’s comic book boom, having directed the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy for Marvel before being tapped by Warner Bros. to oversee their DC adaptations.
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 11 July 2025
Since then, the franchise has spawned not only a big screen trilogy, but an arcade game, novelizations, and comic books, alongside a fourth film in the works.
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trilogy
Noun
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Exhibitions on display for Free Week This season, the museum features a trio of compelling solo exhibitions, each showcasing distinct cultural voices.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
22 July 2025
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Prince Albert, Princess Charlene, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella also posed for photos by a trio of towering ice sculptures, designed to look like the number 20, a ship's steering wheel and an under-the-sea scene featuring a sea horse and turtle.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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Cody Bellinger, a terrific defender, couldn’t find an Ernie Clement flyball in the lights in the sixth inning, which officially resulted in a one-out triple.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
24 July 2025
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On that same April day back in 2016, the once-future of the Red Hots split a doubleheader with the Carolina Mudcats in Salem, Va. Raffy Devers, Andrew Benintendi and Yoan Moncada combined for two doubles, two triples, two steals and a home run.—
Bill Speros,
Boston Herald,
16 July 2025
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“Trilogy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trilogy. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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