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
The finale — in which Jigsaw, Amanda, and just about everyone else meet their maker — gives the initial storyline a satisfying conclusion, sending future screenwriters reaching for increasingly inane ways to revive the central characters.
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Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 10 May 2025
It was felt by not only us, but everyone who was working on that storyline.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 8 May 2025
Boston’s offensive approach will be a top storyline as the Celtics look to even the second-round series in Game 2 on Wednesday.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 6 May 2025
And you can get hooked into some of those storylines.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 10 May 2025
It was felt by not only us, but everyone who was working on that storyline.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 8 May 2025
Boston’s offensive approach will be a top storyline as the Celtics look to even the second-round series in Game 2 on Wednesday.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 6 May 2025
And you can get hooked into some of those storylines.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for story line
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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.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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This story was originally published May 17, 2025 at 10:13 PM.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2025
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Both directors have shown a preference for character over plot, building stories around individuals who are filled with desires, fears, flaws and contradictions — individuals who tend to feel more like real people than movie characters.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2025
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The more than 2 million people who attended Lady Gaga’s free concert on Copacabana Beach on May 3, 2025, had no idea of a plot that, if successful, would have turned the event into a tragedy fueled by hate.—
Arthur Coelho Bezerra,
The Conversation,
14 May 2025
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McQuarrie is so good at parsing out action sequences, dramatic scenes and character moments, and one key scene – where Ethan is quietly investigating a wrecked sub and being tossed and turned like a washing machine – is even oddly calming.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Tickets inclusive for all three days of NASCAR action Friday, Saturday and Sunday range between $154 and $170, according to Ticketmaster.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2025
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“Story line.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/story%20line. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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