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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Examples of synopsis in a Sentence
I don't need to know every little plot twist; just give me a synopsis of the movie.
Recent Examples on the Web
Their opening statement was a pivotal moment in the first prosecution of an American president, a sweeping synopsis of the case against Mr. Trump, who watched from the defense table, occasionally shaking his head.
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Ben Protess, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2024
According to a synopsis shared by Deadline, the film follows a detective (Pratt) who is accused of a violent crime and must prove his innocence in a future where capital crime has swelled.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
According to a synopsis, the show centers on Lali, a Slovakian Jew who was deported to concentration camp Auschwitz in 1942.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2024
The film’s synopsis explains: Marcus becomes disgruntled with the family’s greedy tactics after learning his family would put the lives of innocent people in harm’s way to make a profit.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 2 Apr. 2024
Kid ultimately seeks out revenge against a group of men who left him with childhood trauma, according to the synopsis.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
Each case was then added to a master spreadsheet, with a synopsis of basic information, pertinent details and answers to questions like: Was there physical evidence?
—Luke Nozicka, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2024
Individual pages show the synopsis, trailer, cast, and crew, along with the community rating.
—PCMAG, 26 Mar. 2024
But no official synopsis has been released, nor has information about whether the sequel would go directly to streaming or be a theatrical release.
—Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2024
Ben Protess, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2024
According to a synopsis shared by Deadline, the film follows a detective (Pratt) who is accused of a violent crime and must prove his innocence in a future where capital crime has swelled.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
According to a synopsis, the show centers on Lali, a Slovakian Jew who was deported to concentration camp Auschwitz in 1942.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 17 Apr. 2024
The film’s synopsis explains: Marcus becomes disgruntled with the family’s greedy tactics after learning his family would put the lives of innocent people in harm’s way to make a profit.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 2 Apr. 2024
Kid ultimately seeks out revenge against a group of men who left him with childhood trauma, according to the synopsis.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
Each case was then added to a master spreadsheet, with a synopsis of basic information, pertinent details and answers to questions like: Was there physical evidence?
—Luke Nozicka, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2024
Individual pages show the synopsis, trailer, cast, and crew, along with the community rating.
—PCMAG, 26 Mar. 2024
But no official synopsis has been released, nor has information about whether the sequel would go directly to streaming or be a theatrical release.
—Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2024
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“Synopsis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/synopsis. Accessed 30 Apr. 2024.
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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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