postscripts

noun

plural of postscript
as in epilogues

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  1. epilogues
  2. aftermaths
  3. endings
Noun
  • Blooper reels, once common in comedy films, are fading from cinema partly due to the rise of dramatic post-credit epilogues and the shift from DVDs to streaming platforms, experts say.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Television would seem to be a medium well suited to epilogues.
    — Noel Murray, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
Definition of epilogues
Noun
  • The Netflix dating experiment that promised love sight unseen has produced one of its darkest aftermaths yet.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Instead, headlines focus on tragedies and their painful aftermaths instead of prevention.
    — Laura Carno, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
Definition of aftermaths
Noun
  • By rejecting the myth of beginning again and the idea that endings are inherently meaningful, Luiselli highlights the fascination of the middle.
    — Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
  • The extremely popular series concluded with a whimper, as many viewed the final twist as one of the all-time worst television endings.
    — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 28 July 2026
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