Thesaurus results for STORY LINE

story line

noun

ˈstȯr-ē-ˌlīn

Definition of story line

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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Recent Examples of story line While season 1 filmed in multiple countries to match its international story line, production relocated entirely to Texas for season 2 and has remained there ever since. — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026 Today, though, even the most milquetoast artists are positioned as the protagonists of grand story lines, their careers measured not in albums but in eras. — Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026 From there, readers can dive into all sorts of comics from Marvel history, from original Fantastic Four and Spider-Man comics from the '60s to more recent titles and event crossovers that were the basis for MCU story lines. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 8 July 2026 Did the two of you originate the sibling storylines on this series? — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for story line

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Read More TopicsVenice Film Festival Get the latest fashion stories, style, and tips, handpicked for you, everyday.

— Radhika Seth, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2026
Still, state media have been highlighting stories about cafes and other businesses being forced to close for failing to enforce rules on clothing.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of story

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Their large blended family will be a big plot point, as will Earle’s biological mother Alisa’s battle with breast cancer.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026
On July 9, the contractors sued the city for allegedly refusing to settle a construction dispute as a plot to subject the contractors to severe financial penalties from their lenders.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of plot

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The students are challenging those actions in federal court, arguing that FIU's policy – and its application to their silent demonstration – violates their First Amendment rights.

— Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
The footage mixes high-speed chases and explosive action with comedic beats, framing a story built around chaos, mismatched heroism and rising stakes as the mission unfolds.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026

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