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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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Hurry Up Tomorrow will complete a trilogy already featuring the LPs After Hours and Dawn FM.
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Spin Staff, SPIN, 14 Jan. 2025
A number of theories have been circulating, including a tour announcement for her latest album, the third part of her trilogy of albums or accompanying visuals for any of her recent projects.
—Caché McClay, USA TODAY, 13 Jan. 2025
In Maguire and Holland's franchises, the titular character falls for Mary Jane (played by Kirsten Dunst in Maguire's trilogy and Zendaya in Holland's), while Garfield's two films see him in love with Gwen (Emma Stone).
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
The set will be the third and final installment of the latest trilogy in the Weeknd’s career, following on the heels of 2020’s After Hours and 2022’s Dawn FM.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 31 Dec. 2024
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Spin Staff, SPIN, 14 Jan. 2025
A number of theories have been circulating, including a tour announcement for her latest album, the third part of her trilogy of albums or accompanying visuals for any of her recent projects.
—Caché McClay, USA TODAY, 13 Jan. 2025
In Maguire and Holland's franchises, the titular character falls for Mary Jane (played by Kirsten Dunst in Maguire's trilogy and Zendaya in Holland's), while Garfield's two films see him in love with Gwen (Emma Stone).
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
The set will be the third and final installment of the latest trilogy in the Weeknd’s career, following on the heels of 2020’s After Hours and 2022’s Dawn FM.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Trilogy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trilogy. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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