synopsis
noun
syn·op·sis
sə-ˈnäp-səs 
plural synopses
sə-ˈnäp-ˌsēz
1
: a condensed statement or outline (as of a narrative or treatise) : abstract
2
: the abbreviated conjugation of a verb in one person only
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I don't need to know every little plot twist; just give me a synopsis of the movie.
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Here’s the synopsis: The story of Dorrigo Evans, an army surgeon whose short but forbidden affair with his uncle's wife sustains and haunts him through his darkest days in a Thai-Burmese prisoner of war camp in WWII.
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Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
The mystery series explores guilt and retribution, love and betrayal, and as an investigation unravels, so does the truth about how even the closest relationships can change over time, says a synopsis from the producers.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
In his synopsis for Time, Rubio expressed confidence in Machado’s enduring commitment to democratic change.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
The film’s synopsis reads: Waxman follows Detective Danny Murphy, whose desperate actions ignite a nightmare, culminating in the return of a vengeful serial killer after his death.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2025
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Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
The mystery series explores guilt and retribution, love and betrayal, and as an investigation unravels, so does the truth about how even the closest relationships can change over time, says a synopsis from the producers.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
In his synopsis for Time, Rubio expressed confidence in Machado’s enduring commitment to democratic change.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
The film’s synopsis reads: Waxman follows Detective Danny Murphy, whose desperate actions ignite a nightmare, culminating in the return of a vengeful serial killer after his death.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for synopsis
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“Synopsis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/synopsis. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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synopsis
noun
syn·op·sis
sə-ˈnäp-səs
plural synopses
-ˈnäp-ˌsēz
: a brief statement or outline (as of a story)
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