plotline
noun
plot·line
ˈplät-ˌlīn 
: a connected series of occurrences that form the plot or part of the plot in a story or drama
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The gory and sometimes disturbing over-the-top plotlines have earned the show and its cast numerous awards, including several Emmys and Golden Globes.
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James Mercadante, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Below, find nine trans movies that go beyond coming-out plotlines to explore territory that is, quite frankly, a lot more compelling.
—Samantha Allen, Them., 22 Aug. 2025
The actual plotlines of whose toney East End digs get looted won’t be revealed until next spring when season 2 debuts.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 17 Aug. 2025
Based on how Butterfly Season 1 ends, there are still many plotlines to explore in a second installment.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
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James Mercadante, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Below, find nine trans movies that go beyond coming-out plotlines to explore territory that is, quite frankly, a lot more compelling.
—Samantha Allen, Them., 22 Aug. 2025
The actual plotlines of whose toney East End digs get looted won’t be revealed until next spring when season 2 debuts.
—Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 17 Aug. 2025
Based on how Butterfly Season 1 ends, there are still many plotlines to explore in a second installment.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
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“Plotline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plotline. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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