as in outcomes
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 sequels
Maybe audiences really do want original characters starring in non-sequels?
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
Disney and Universal have been successful in the last decade balancing new titles with sequels.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
Tropes, sequels, and even shameless copycats gave me a way to compare craft without getting overwhelmed by just how much movies can mean to me personally.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 27 Mar. 2026
But waves upon waves of sequels, reboots and remakes have made the few big-budget originals that manage to get made all the more singular.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Then comes along Hail Project Mary to upend the prevailing theory that the multiplex has become the dominion of sequels, threequels and endless franchise installments.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 22 Mar. 2026
Tickets to both sequels are now on sale and pre-sale, respectively.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2026
Obviously, that’s not to say IP and sequels can’t and have won like The Godfather II and Lord of the Rings.
—Peter White, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
It’s perfectly suited for expansion through spinoffs, sequels and prequels.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
Disney and Universal have been successful in the last decade balancing new titles with sequels.
—Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
Tropes, sequels, and even shameless copycats gave me a way to compare craft without getting overwhelmed by just how much movies can mean to me personally.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 27 Mar. 2026
But waves upon waves of sequels, reboots and remakes have made the few big-budget originals that manage to get made all the more singular.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Then comes along Hail Project Mary to upend the prevailing theory that the multiplex has become the dominion of sequels, threequels and endless franchise installments.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 22 Mar. 2026
Tickets to both sequels are now on sale and pre-sale, respectively.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2026
Obviously, that’s not to say IP and sequels can’t and have won like The Godfather II and Lord of the Rings.
—Peter White, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026
It’s perfectly suited for expansion through spinoffs, sequels and prequels.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sequels
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The company’s Publicis Sports Intelligence platform, powered by Epsilon identity, is able to let marketers plan, personalize and measure investments and outcomes across media, experiential, content, hospitality, sponsorships, and commerce.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2026
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Astronomers have discussed three possible outcomes.—
Tony Hoffman,
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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The city is also considering moving Miami Police Department headquarters to the Freedom Park site, pending results of a traffic study.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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The results are in for the Idaho Lottery’s draw games on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.—
USA Today staff,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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As Kansas City considers big changes to its rules for developers seeking tax breaks, local affordable housing advocates want officials to pump the brakes and think more about the consequences of such a shift.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Millions of Americans enrolled in Medicare Advantage are approaching a critical deadline that could have long-lasting financial consequences.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Just as with conventional products, too much of a good thing can cause problems.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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All products featured on Bon Appétit are independently selected by our editors.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
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And nowhere are the effects of higher ACA premiums felt more than in Miami-Dade, which has the largest Obamacare enrollment population — more than 1 million last year, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services — of any county in the nation.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Though no studies have shown adverse effects from aluminum deodorants, natural deodorants sold to health-conscious consumers are generally aluminum-free.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Sequels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sequels. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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