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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The transition from animation to live action wasn’t all that steep because DeBlois leaned into naturalism with the help of Deakins on the trilogy.
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Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 12 Feb. 2025
Now is the perfect time to pick up Insatiable and start the trilogy so that you’re done in time for this release!
—Brynne Weaver, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
The Monkey shares more DNA with recent slashers like In a Violent Nature and the Terrifier trilogy.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 7 Feb. 2025
The 22-track Hurry Up Tomorrow features guest appearances from Travis Scott, Justice, Lana Del Rey, Florence + The Machine, Anitta, Future and Playboi Carti, and rounds out the After Hours Til Dawn trilogy.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 7 Feb. 2025
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Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 12 Feb. 2025
Now is the perfect time to pick up Insatiable and start the trilogy so that you’re done in time for this release!
—Brynne Weaver, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
The Monkey shares more DNA with recent slashers like In a Violent Nature and the Terrifier trilogy.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 7 Feb. 2025
The 22-track Hurry Up Tomorrow features guest appearances from Travis Scott, Justice, Lana Del Rey, Florence + The Machine, Anitta, Future and Playboi Carti, and rounds out the After Hours Til Dawn trilogy.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Trilogy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trilogy. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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