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Recent Examples of subplot
The romance subplots on Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building are at times overshadowed by, well, the murders.
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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025
Not only is the race to finish in the top five the most fascinating undecided subplot of 2024-25, but fans of the scene can enjoy crucial games on each of the next five days.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 1 May 2025
The trailer also teases a subplot involving a pregnancy between Sue Storm and Reed Richards, possibly hinting at the birth of their son, Franklin Richards, a character with universe-altering powers in Marvel lore.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
On more prosaic fronts, too, the film is patchy, with multiple subplots drifting erratically in and out of view, and an uneven quartet of central performances.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 21 May 2025
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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025
Not only is the race to finish in the top five the most fascinating undecided subplot of 2024-25, but fans of the scene can enjoy crucial games on each of the next five days.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 1 May 2025
The trailer also teases a subplot involving a pregnancy between Sue Storm and Reed Richards, possibly hinting at the birth of their son, Franklin Richards, a character with universe-altering powers in Marvel lore.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
On more prosaic fronts, too, the film is patchy, with multiple subplots drifting erratically in and out of view, and an uneven quartet of central performances.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subplot
Noun
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No plot details have been revealed for Black Panther 3, but the legacy of T'Challa will live on.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Over the years, the sci-fi series has featured many plot elements that seemed supernatural at first, only to have the Doctor inevitably and triumphantly reveal their basis in science and technology by story's end.—
Glen Weldon,
NPR,
7 June 2025
Noun
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The judges referred the lawyers in both cases to their professional regulators, but did not take more serious action.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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Anybody who's worked in government or seen government up-close and in action (sometimes inaction) knows there's waste to be cut.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2025
Noun
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These highlights were written by the reporters and editors who worked on this story.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
31 May 2025
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But beyond the big names and captivating rhythms, the album is an invitation to explore his story and connect with the cultural roots that have profoundly shaped his artistic vision.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
30 May 2025
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“Subplot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subplot. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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