denouement

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Recent Examples of denouement The stubborn love between father and son also has its spotlight during the denouement, and the thought of who might portray Hiccup’s mother Valka (voiced by Cate Blanchett originally) in the live-action sequel already in the works is intriguing. Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 8 June 2025 That’s what’s tragic about the denouement of Biden’s decades of distinguished public service. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 May 2025 Still, for some experts, Bousso’s work delivers a satisfying denouement to the Penrose and Wall singularity story, despite its unrealistic abundance of particles. Charlie Wood, Quanta Magazine, 27 May 2025 But this latest exchange had a far less satisfying denouement: an uncertain military outcome and a diplomatic embarrassment, in the eyes of Modi’s nationalist base. Vaibhav Vats, The Atlantic, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for denouement
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Noun
  • The announcement was made during the season 12 finale in March 2025.
    Francesca Gariano, People.com, 5 July 2025
  • In the second film's big finale, the main trio Phil (Bradley Cooper), Alan (Galifianakis), and Stu (Helms) ride a giant speedboat to Stu's wedding.
    Daysia Tolentino, EW.com, 5 July 2025
Noun
  • That ending is the most important scene and is very much in direct contact with the overarching theme that penetrates all three seasons.
    Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2025
  • In addition, the Squid Game Season 3 ending certainly seems to allude to the format going international.
    Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
Noun
  • China had postponed the conclusion of the cognac probe twice, as the two sides tried to resolve the alcohol and EV spats, among others.
    Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 4 July 2025
  • Bypassing Bagwell should begin, in earnest, a pursuit of 3,000 hits that will define the conclusion of Altuve’s career.
    Chandler Rome, New York Times, 4 July 2025
Noun
  • In this sequel, Sam has published her first novel to critical acclaim, but the Bunnies aren’t happy with the way they’ve been portrayed.
    Literary Hub July 1, Literary Hub, 1 July 2025
  • Entertainment Weekly has exclusively learned that the Entourage star will not be in the sequel, two sources familiar with the situation reveal.
    EW.com, EW.com, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • This rates mention in the aftermath of a recent Monetarium event put on by Confusion Capital in Washington, D.C.
    John Tamny, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
  • His family’s home of 20 years flooded in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton.
    Joe Murphy, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 July 2025
Noun
  • Researchers have genomically analyzed three specimens to date, but in each case, poor DNA preservation resulted in only partial sequences.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 July 2025
  • The goal capped a pass sequence that showcased the patient buildup Smith sought versus the Orlando defense.
    Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2025

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“Denouement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denouement. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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