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
The story of The Washington Post’s risky investigation into the Watergate scandal is the weakest film in the Alan Pakula’s paranoia trilogy.
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James Folta, Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
The trilogy was shot largely back-to-back, giving Petsch the promise of three feature-length films and a complete psychological map for her character, Maya, before ever stepping foot on set.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 4 Feb. 2026
The Practical Magic author will kickstart a new trilogy this summer, PEOPLE can exclusively announce.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
More than two decades ago, Gaeta was the VFX supervisor for the Wachowskis’ Matrix movie trilogy.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026
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James Folta, Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
The trilogy was shot largely back-to-back, giving Petsch the promise of three feature-length films and a complete psychological map for her character, Maya, before ever stepping foot on set.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 4 Feb. 2026
The Practical Magic author will kickstart a new trilogy this summer, PEOPLE can exclusively announce.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
More than two decades ago, Gaeta was the VFX supervisor for the Wachowskis’ Matrix movie trilogy.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trilogy
Noun
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Had all three missed the right answer, as did indeed happen, the trio would have gone into a perilous tiebreaker.—
Claire McNear,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2026
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The trio will perform the Billboard Hot 100-topping song on the BRITs 15 days before they are scheduled to perform it on the Oscars on Sunday March 15, where it is nominated for best original song.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
13 Feb. 2026
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The veteran sharpshooter received a pass from fellow newcomer Tyus Jones, took one dribble and drilled an in-rhythm triple over the outstretched arms of Phoenix Suns forward Ryan Dunn.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Until then, quadruple jumps and triple-triples will continue to define the sport.—
Robert Samuels,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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Louisiana dirty rice is a tasty meat-and-rice dish that roots its flavor in aromatic Cajun seasoning and the holy trinity vegetables.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026
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Castlery Jonathan top-grain leather sofa is overstuffed, inviting, and supportive—the holy trinity of comfort.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Trilogy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trilogy. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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