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
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According to the synopsis, their odyssey takes them from the quiet Masai villages of Kenya to the dangerous, simmering streets of Casablanca in Morocco.
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Alex Ritman, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
According to a synopsis of the release, artists like Lil Wayne and Ludacris played a pivotal role in his journey.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2025
The trailer gives a solid taste of what The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity is all about, but the official synopsis adds a bit more depth to the story.
—EW.com, 2 Sep. 2025
However, the pair’s worlds collide when they’re paired for the zoo’s new public outreach program — and the cameras are already rolling, according to the synopsis.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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Alex Ritman, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
According to a synopsis of the release, artists like Lil Wayne and Ludacris played a pivotal role in his journey.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2025
The trailer gives a solid taste of what The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity is all about, but the official synopsis adds a bit more depth to the story.
—EW.com, 2 Sep. 2025
However, the pair’s worlds collide when they’re paired for the zoo’s new public outreach program — and the cameras are already rolling, according to the synopsis.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for synopsis
summary
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Analysts now warn that Patel's on-air summaries may force prosecutors to respond in court, potentially complicating an already fast-moving and closely watched prosecution.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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This is crucial since AI summaries often skip site visits.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Synopsis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synopsis. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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