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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According to a synopsis from Netflix, the second season will see Pippa Fitz-Amobi (Myers), after solving the Andie Bell case, having to fix the fallout and stay away from any more investigations.
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Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
The romantic comedy follows two exes and former best friends who are forced to spend Christmas together after learning that their significant others are siblings, according to the official synopsis.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
The synopsis: For almost a century, Betty Boop, created by animation pioneer Max Fleischer, has won hearts and inspired fans around the world with her trademark looks, voice, and style.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
Deadpool, is depressed, according to a synopsis by Showtimes.
—John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 2024
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Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
The romantic comedy follows two exes and former best friends who are forced to spend Christmas together after learning that their significant others are siblings, according to the official synopsis.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
The synopsis: For almost a century, Betty Boop, created by animation pioneer Max Fleischer, has won hearts and inspired fans around the world with her trademark looks, voice, and style.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
Deadpool, is depressed, according to a synopsis by Showtimes.
—John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 4 Nov. 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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