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
Taylor's mom's financial troubles Season 3 of the show introduces an entirely new storyline for Taylor's mom, Lucinda (Kristen Connolly).
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Jordana Comiter, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
The mobster storyline seems important, as it’s revealed that Lester had a run-in with them the night of his death.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2025
Peggy in particular has gotten some really juicy storylines.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2025
Despite the Johns & Tardio success, the storyline of this event was the huge run of the No. 6 team Jaume Martinez Vich & Matt Wright.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
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Jordana Comiter, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
The mobster storyline seems important, as it’s revealed that Lester had a run-in with them the night of his death.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2025
Peggy in particular has gotten some really juicy storylines.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2025
Despite the Johns & Tardio success, the storyline of this event was the huge run of the No. 6 team Jaume Martinez Vich & Matt Wright.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for story line
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Share stories of lateral moves in company updates—not as policy footnotes but as real growth journeys.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Despite questions, Rowan Ranch developer is confident For years, the 80-acre Rowan Ranch plot has sat undeveloped, in part because Mary’s Creek, a tributary to the Clear Fork of the Trinity River, flows along its eastern edge, placing a strip of land directly in the floodway.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Aug. 2025
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In one of the most fearsome plots, the Denmark Vesey conspiracy of 1822, rebels allegedly planned to burn down Charleston.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
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The campaign underscores the need for action, Roth says.—
Gidget Fuentes,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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According to Roots, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a non-final office action in May, citing likelihood of confusion with Roots’ trademarks as the reason.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Story line.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/story%20line. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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