synopsis
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Much like ballet, kabuki necessitates precise choreographed actions: Not only does “Kokuho” provide generous samples of different kabuki pieces but also includes captions that list the title of the individual works and a brief synopsis.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026
So far, so clear, but even given the program’s three-sentence synopsis, what unfolds around the vain King fails to deliver narrative clarity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026
Now, the convicted killer argues that his "torturous and inhumane" detention conditions during his trial made him incapable of making rational decisions when he pleaded guilty, according to a court synopsis of the case.
From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026
“The Housemaid” is far from the formulaic thriller its trailers and general synopsis suggest.
From Salon • Jan. 31, 2026
I mumble a synopsis and then ask if I can be silent to tan.
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
Vocabulary lists containing synopsis
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Common Senses: Op, Ops, Opt ("Sight")
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2015 Spelling Bee - Words from Round 2
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