synopsis

noun

sə-ˈnäp-səs How to pronounce synopsis (audio)
Definition of synopsisnext
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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Recent Examples of synopsis Per the synopsis, the eight-episode series, set in 1994, follows Demon Destroyer, a world-famous rock band whose members are crushed by their own stage mascot during a live performance and sent straight to Hell. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026 Five unpublished novelists will be selected through a public submission process based on a writing sample and synopsis. — Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026 Per the book’s synopsis, Direction will help readers navigate a variety of topics, including how to speak your truth. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026 Paramount+ released the teaser trailer (below), and announced the premiere date and synopsis for the new season of the hit crime dramedy, which stars Sylvester Stallone as an Oklahoma mobster. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for synopsis
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summary
Noun
  • Chatbots can also explain complex topics in new ways and condense an overwhelming amount of information into a simple summary.
    — Robin Brewer, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Insiders cited broad industry-wide online traffic problems plaguing numerous online publishers, including Meta’s decision to deprioritize links to news articles and the rise of chatbots and AI summaries, which have decimated search traffic.
    — Max Tani, semafor.com, 25 Oct. 2026
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“Synopsis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/synopsis. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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