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trilogy

noun

Definition of trilogy

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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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Recent Examples of trilogy Denis Villeneuve’s capper on his Arrakis trilogy is once again expected to be a contender in the Best Picture category and pretty much across the board in the craft categories. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026 Will tonight cement the Bass-Raman trilogy as an electoral classic — or end it on a deflating note? — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026 There’s also a collection of original costumes, weapons, props and production artifacts from across Villeneuve’s trilogy, including a full-scale ornithopter used in the films. — Anna Tingley, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026 Goth is best known for her work on Ti West’s horror trilogy X, starring as the lead in X (2022), Pearl (2022), and MaXXXine (2024). — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trilogy

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The films form a trio of emotional studies of adolescence shaped by grief.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 15 Oct. 2026
Hopefully, Miami can begin to reap the benefits from the lumps that the trio of defensive linemen — Grant, Phillips and Biggers — received during their up-and-down rookie campaigns in 2025.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026

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Smith allowed one run on one hit with two walks Wednesday, including the three-run triple to Jo Adell in the third inning.

— LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
The Guardians hit two triples in a postseason game for the first time in franchise history.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

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Milne pointed to Goldee’s menu, which offers unique twists to the traditional Texas trinity of barbecue — brisket, ribs and sausage.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Oct. 2026
Yet each member of this trinity eventually decamped to Paris after planting their roots in the United Kingdom.

— José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 21 Sep. 2026

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