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storyline

[stawr-ee-lahyn] / ˈstɔr iˌlaɪn /
NOUN
plot
Synonyms
STRONG
narrative plot story
WEAK
action events incidents movement outline scenario scene scheme structure theme thread unfolding

Example Sentences

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But what sounds like the setup to a fairly conventional storyline leads to something not so simple.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

When did you realize that your love triangle was going to be the central storyline of Season 1?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Gaming content creator Sophie Keen, known online as Cadaea, told BBC Newsbeat that she feels The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is a good additional storyline for fans to enjoy.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The current “Comeback” storyline is the brighter side of the “AI Doc” coin in that Al’s glitches are surreal and hilarious at worst.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

They knew the storyline, and it had promise as a radio drama.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow

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