1. the final parts of narratives in which matters are explained or resolved
Usage: plural of denouement; literary term

Examples

• The novel’s multiple plot lines required several denouements to tie up all loose ends.
• Critics praised the film’s surprising denouements that subverted audience expectations.
• The playwright crafted satisfying denouements for each of the three acts.
• Students analyzed the denouements of various short stories in their literature class.
• The mystery series featured clever denouements that always revealed the killer’s identity.
• Both denouements felt rushed, leaving readers wanting more character development.