as in story
the unfolding of events in a dramatic or literary work
the story line is clumsily interrupted several times to provide some much-needed background information
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Onscreen, the storylines will continue in the forthcoming Hulu-MGM sequel series, The Testaments, adapted from Atwood’s follow-up novel in which Ann Dowd’s Aunt Lydia will reprise her role as an educator of young girls raised in Gilead, likely including Hannah.
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Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2025
For Giudice, having a show where her life and career (she’s spent her time off from Bravo graduating college and building her influencer brand) are the main storyline feels completely new—and exciting.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 3 June 2025
This is the same storyline that helped the market recover Friday afternoon from a sell-off earlier in the session.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 2 June 2025
Most teen-centric movies and TV shows include a prom storyline, with characters often showcasing some of the most head-turning looks.
—Diana Pearl, People.com, 24 May 2025
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Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2025
For Giudice, having a show where her life and career (she’s spent her time off from Bravo graduating college and building her influencer brand) are the main storyline feels completely new—and exciting.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 3 June 2025
This is the same storyline that helped the market recover Friday afternoon from a sell-off earlier in the session.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 2 June 2025
Most teen-centric movies and TV shows include a prom storyline, with characters often showcasing some of the most head-turning looks.
—Diana Pearl, People.com, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for story line
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These highlights were written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
31 May 2025
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Wisely, the studio is keeping the story in the same universe by involving both Ralph Macchio’s Daniel LaRusso and Jackie Chan’s Mr. Han while starting a new story with Ben Wang’s Li Fong.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Sure, the plot’s kind of a mess, but warrior Alice is an empowering turn while Johnny Depp’s Mad Hatter and Helena Bonham Carter’s big-headed Red Queen are splendidly strange.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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This article contains plot details for Lilo & Stitch.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
24 May 2025
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The first funerals with caissons will be limited to troops killed in action, recipients of the Medal of Honor or Prisoner of War Medal and high-ranking service members.—
Tom Vanden Brook,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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The report is sent to a committee that decides if further action is necessary.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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“Story line.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/story%20line. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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