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
• summarization
• summa
• recap
• rundown
• recapitulation
• sum-up
• roundup
• digest
• inventory
• encapsulation
• summing-up
• conspectus
• run-through
• sum
• abstract
• capsule
• breviary
• wrap-up
• compendium
• epitome
• abbreviation
• abridgment
• shortening
• condensation
• curtailment
• epilogue
• rehash
• simplification
• reprise
• streamlining
• compend
• conclusion

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expansion
• amplification
• enlargement
• supplement
• addendum

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of synopsis

That does seem to be an accurate synopsis of how many people see Cooper. — Annie Joy Williams, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026

The above description could work as a plug-and-play synopsis for any number of cat-and-mouse crime thrillers. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 27 July 2026

The first series coming out of the All-Star break offered a fine synopsis of their season and their situation. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2026

Spotify later removed the About the Song synopsis from the track. — Charlie Carballo, USA Today, 18 July 2026