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epilogue Synonyms
Another word for epilogue
Choosing another word for epilogue depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A concluding section or chapter at the end of a literary work, film, or television series that serves to comment on or complete the story by revealing the later fates of the characters.
Usage Example
"In the novel's afterword, the author jumps ahead twenty years to show how the protagonists rebuilt their lives."
Strongest
afterword
Strong
postscript
coda
conclusion
outro
• noun (Context 2)
A short speech or poem addressed directly to the audience by an actor at the end of a play.
Usage Example
"At the close of Shakespeare's play, Puck steps forward alone on stage to deliver the final peroration to the audience."
Strong
peroration
envoi
Opposites of epilogue
The opposite of epilogue shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
prologue
preface
foreword
introduction
prelude
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Epilogue. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/epilogue