Synonyms of subplot

subplot

noun

as in plot

Related Words

• plot
• action
• story
• story line
• argument
• theme
• subject
• plan
• scheme
• mythos
• arc
• outline
• development
• design

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of subplot

Stopping Haaland — who has seven goals in this World Cup, one behind France’s Kylian Mbappé and Argentina’s Lionel Messi for the most in the tournament — will be the primary subplot of the Norway-England match at Hard Rock Stadium. — Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026

One subplot of today’s match between Morocco and France will be how dedicated Morocco is to scoring. — Joe Murphy, NBC news, 9 July 2026

What a delightful subplot to this World Cup — that the globe’s very best players, Argentina’s Lionel Messi, France’s Kylian Mbappe, Haaland and Kane, are at the forefront of the giants angling for the Golden Boot scoring title. — Miami Herald, 7 July 2026

The idea that a candidate could have a Nazi tattoo and stay in the race sounds more like a subplot from Veep than the reality upon which several prominent Democrats staked their reputations. — Mike Nelson, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026