Synonyms of synopsis

synopsis

noun

sə-ˈnäp-səs 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• summary
• outline
• précis
• résumé
• brief
• summa
• summarization
• recap
• rundown
• resume
• resumé
• recapitulation
• sum-up
• digest
• roundup
• inventory
• encapsulation
• summing-up
• conspectus
• sum
• run-through
• abstract
• capsule
• breviary
• wrap-up
• compendium
• epitome
• abridgement
• abbreviation
• abridgment
• shortening
• condensation
• curtailment
• epilogue
• rehash
• simplification
• reprise
• streamlining
• compend
• conclusion
• epilog

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expansion
• amplification
• enlargement
• supplement
• addendum

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of synopsis

The synopsis for Being Eddie is pretty funny itself. —Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025

Beyond the cast and that brief synopsis, though, details are pretty scarce right now. —Jeff Spry, Space.com, 17 Oct. 2025

Earlier this month, a synopsis and cast finally arrived, with Charli set to star alongside Alexander Skarsgård, Rachel Sennott, Kylie Jenner, Rosanna Arquette, and more. —Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025

Per the official synopsis, Fin's unfortunate encounter will account for just a fraction of the episode. —Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025