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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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There were still some awkward bits, but most of the trilogy’s setups paid off big time and everything came together for the emotional finale.
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Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 26 Feb. 2025
Just compare the number of prequel trilogy memes on social media to sequel trilogy memes.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 25 Feb. 2025
Based on characters created by J.R.R. Tolkien, War of the Rohirrim is set 183 years before the events chronicled in the original trilogy of Lord of the Rings films.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 21 Feb. 2025
There’s a pleasing trilogy symmetry in Haugerud’s focus for the first time here exclusively on female desire, with men relegated to the periphery.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2025
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Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 26 Feb. 2025
Just compare the number of prequel trilogy memes on social media to sequel trilogy memes.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 25 Feb. 2025
Based on characters created by J.R.R. Tolkien, War of the Rohirrim is set 183 years before the events chronicled in the original trilogy of Lord of the Rings films.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 21 Feb. 2025
There’s a pleasing trilogy symmetry in Haugerud’s focus for the first time here exclusively on female desire, with men relegated to the periphery.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Trilogy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trilogy. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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