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

Per the synopsis, the limited eight-part series is set in South America in 2047. —Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025

Since Nobody Wants This has not been formally renewed, there is no official synopsis for season 3 yet. —Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025

The official synopsis for episode two of is currently unknown. —Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025

Here’s a brief synopsis of what the three quarterbacks said Thursday, keeping in mind that none of them gave any real indication of who will start Sunday. —Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025