as in outcome
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
higher prices are a logical sequel to higher costs for manufacturers
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Recent Examples of sequel
That’s hardly her only long-running franchise: her rom-coms The Best Man (1999) and Think Like a Man (2012) spawned sequels as well.
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EW.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Ryan Coogler is also the man behind one of the MCU’s best-ever films, Black Panther, and its sequel, both of which featured Sinners’ Michael B. Jordan.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
It was so poorly received that the sequel has been universally ignored by all the media that followed.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Flanagan has adapted numerous novels from King in the past, including The Life of Chuck, The Shining sequel Doctor Sleep and Gerald’s Game.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
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EW.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Ryan Coogler is also the man behind one of the MCU’s best-ever films, Black Panther, and its sequel, both of which featured Sinners’ Michael B. Jordan.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
It was so poorly received that the sequel has been universally ignored by all the media that followed.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Flanagan has adapted numerous novels from King in the past, including The Life of Chuck, The Shining sequel Doctor Sleep and Gerald’s Game.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequel
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It’s frequently discussed that having a doula improves outcomes, including shorter labor and fewer interventions.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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The outcomes of these talks could alter American access to Japan's lucrative auto and electronics markets, and potentially affect agricultural exports, too.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Friday’s result provided further clarity on the Heat’s draft pick situation.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
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The Webb telescope observations could have occurred by chance or could be the result of previously unknown chemical processes at work on K2-18b.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Show how data from customers/employees contributes to product innovations; present plans for sharing resultant value. 2.—
James Felton Keith,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Finally, the resultant structure was coated in potassium hydroxide, which washes away less stable structures and leaves behind thousands of microscopic pores.—
Michael Franco,
New Atlas,
20 Dec. 2024
Noun
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This shift in perception could have long-term consequences for universities, the labor market, and broader economic mobility, especially as alternative pathways like trade schools, online certifications, and direct-to-career programs gain popularity.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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Many scams are designed to isolate victims, urging secrecy or fabricating legal consequences to keep them from asking for help.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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As other tech companies have demonstrated, collecting data from users—images, conversations, purchases, friendships—and building products around that information is a good way to keep them locked in.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
22 Apr. 2025
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Sustainability webpages, environmental, social and governance (ESG) reports, published brand policies and even sometimes the various individual products’ component materials can be scrutinized, says Good on You sustainability manager Kate Hobson-Lloyd.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Sequel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequel. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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