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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 The trilogy is the logical culmination of Cusk’s project up to that point. — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026 Seen together, the trilogy charts both a personal coming-of-age and a generational coming-to-grips with aging that, even when compared against similar serialized documentary experiments like Michael Apted’s 7 Up installments, feels wholly unique. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2026 Gosling plays Kade Auberon, a Starfighter pilot (and possible mechanic), in the standalone film that will be set some time after the sequel trilogy. — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026 His Catwoman, in the final installment of his Dark Knight trilogy, needed to exude intelligence, toughness, and street smarts. — Chris Bellamy, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trilogy

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Tomlin, Fonda and Parton played a trio of secretaries who took revenge on their sexist boss by kidnapping him and enacting changes in the workplace in his name.

— Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
The trio is accused of opening bank accounts to receive the money.

— Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

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Lawrence Butler had two hits for the A's, and Henry Bolte legged out his first career triple.

— CBS News, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
Anthony Seigler put the Red Sox (72-59) ahead for good with an RBI triple in the ninth against Tyler Zuber, who entered after Pete Fairbanks left with an apparent injury after walking Mickey Gasper on five pitches to begin the frame.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026

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Alongside Laura Dern as paleobotanist Ellie Sattler and Jeff Goldblum as mathematician Ian Malcolm, Neill completed the holy trinity of protagonists in Steven Spielberg’s enduring blockbuster dinosaur adventure.

— Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 13 July 2026
In my holy trinity of designers, Mugler is at the top, then John Galliano and Alexander McQueen.

— Grace Byron, New Yorker, 14 June 2026

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