as in summary
a short statement of the main points
I don't need to know every little plot twist; just give me a synopsis of the movie
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Recent Examples of synopsis
Where the Story Picks Up No official plot synopsis has been released.
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Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2026
The movie, being released in theaters and IMAX on April 24, highlights the Gary, Indiana, native’s life off-stage, fronting the Jackson 5 and iconic performances from his early solo career, according to a synopsis from the film studio Lionsgate.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 13 Mar. 2026
According to the film’s synopsis, Quavo plays Guy Miller, an ex-con who was once a major player in Atlanta’s underworld and is searching for redemption after a lengthy stint behind bars.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Each preliminary death report from DHS includes a synopsis of the detainees' immigration and criminal histories, as well as the events leading up to the time of death.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 10 Mar. 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2026
The movie, being released in theaters and IMAX on April 24, highlights the Gary, Indiana, native’s life off-stage, fronting the Jackson 5 and iconic performances from his early solo career, according to a synopsis from the film studio Lionsgate.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 13 Mar. 2026
According to the film’s synopsis, Quavo plays Guy Miller, an ex-con who was once a major player in Atlanta’s underworld and is searching for redemption after a lengthy stint behind bars.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Each preliminary death report from DHS includes a synopsis of the detainees' immigration and criminal histories, as well as the events leading up to the time of death.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for synopsis
summary
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The general format for interviews, subject to change, is to have each candidate make a three-minute introduction, answer brief questions from council members, then deliver a one-minute summary.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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With respect to Google, the suit says the company’s core search engine and its artificial intelligence summary feature called AI mode were responsible for publishing victims’ personal information.—
Jennifer Elias,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Synopsis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synopsis. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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