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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The film, according to the synopsis provided by sales company Films Boutique, centers on Iman — an investigating judge in the Revolutionary Court in Tehran — who grapples with mistrust and paranoia as nationwide political protests intensify and his gun mysteriously disappears.
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Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 17 May 2024
The move from stone to bronze to iron makes for a useful synopsis of prehistory, but in truth, these ages require a bit more attention to truly understand their importance.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 10 May 2024
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Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 17 May 2024
The move from stone to bronze to iron makes for a useful synopsis of prehistory, but in truth, these ages require a bit more attention to truly understand their importance.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 10 May 2024
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 1 Jun. 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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