as in derivative
something that naturally develops or is developed from something else
a spin-off of the popular television series
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Recent Examples of spin-off
While some may find this decision surprising, especially after the film’s historic box office run, which grossed $345 million, many saw this decision as a welcome change in an industry that champions cinematic universes, reboots, and spin-offs.
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Braedon Montgomery, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Creating a spin-off began in 2017 with Lionsgate’s purchase of Shay Hatten’s spec script.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 31 May 2025
Her undeniable chemistry with the network cameras eventually led to her own spin-off series, Here Comes Honey Boo Boo.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 24 May 2025
Kevin Beggs, chair of the Lionsgate Television Group and Lionsgate chief content integration officer, said continuing belt-tightening at major studios and streamers amid industry consolidation and talk of legacy linear TV asset spin-offs meant selling new series into the market remained challenged.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2025
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Braedon Montgomery, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
Creating a spin-off began in 2017 with Lionsgate’s purchase of Shay Hatten’s spec script.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 31 May 2025
Her undeniable chemistry with the network cameras eventually led to her own spin-off series, Here Comes Honey Boo Boo.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 24 May 2025
Kevin Beggs, chair of the Lionsgate Television Group and Lionsgate chief content integration officer, said continuing belt-tightening at major studios and streamers amid industry consolidation and talk of legacy linear TV asset spin-offs meant selling new series into the market remained challenged.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spin-off
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Ketamine as depression treatment In 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a derivative of ketamine in a nasal spray format (Spravato, or S-ketamine) for treatment-resistant depression and suicidal ideation.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2025
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Ro Custom Rx is one of the best ways to get a prescription retinoid over the counter because its primary ingredient is tretinoin—a vitamin A derivative that requires a prescription.—
Jessica Kasparian,
Allure,
21 May 2025
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Look for people dressed as Jab Jab, the Grenadian devil-like figure (its name is a derivation of diable or devil in French).—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
26 May 2025
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The new proof broadly consists of three steps: derive the macroscopic theory from the mesoscopic one; derive the mesoscopic theory from the microscopic one; and then stitch them together in a single derivation of the macroscopic laws all the way from the microscopic ones.—
Jack Murtagh,
Scientific American,
14 Apr. 2025
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Coinbase bought a crypto derivates exchange, Deribit, for $2.9 billion .—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
16 May 2025
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With unique enough lore and a unique style, Saxon avoids making a derivate fable.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Spin-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spin-off. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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