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synopsis

[si-nop-sis] / sɪˈnɒp sɪs /


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But this one-line synopsis also succinctly captures the film’s complexities, humor, darkness and honesty.

From Salon Feb. 18, 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

According to the show's synopsis, his plan initially works and tourists begin to arrive, but unfortunately, the locals were right.

From BBC Jan. 2, 2026

“I said, well, it’s a really good synopsis and it’s pretty positive, let’s put it out there,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 22, 2025

The general synopsis at eighteen hundred issued by the Met Office: Fitzroy, mainly northerly, four or five, becoming variable, thundery showers ...

From "The London Eye Mystery" by Siobhan Dowd

The logline, “A woman swaps bodies with a chair, and everyone likes her better as a chair” is easily one of the funniest film synopses I’ve ever read in my life.

From Salon Feb. 6, 2025

Several key central bankers, including Fed Chair Jerome Powell, appear at a variety of events today, ensuring investors have plenty of commentary, and nearly similar synopses.

From Reuters May 19, 2023

The sheep take action like going on strike or escaping by boat, according to the synopses published on the association’s website.

From Seattle Times Jul. 21, 2021

Perhaps it was the true-confessions tone of her synopses that put me off.

From New York Times May 24, 2021

Luck curved a palm over his too-expressive mouth while he skimmed the central idea from two or three synopses.

From The Phantom Herd by Bower, B. M.




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