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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

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

The Educational scheme or Course established by Mr. Wopsle’s great-aunt may be resolved into the following synopsis.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens

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

Lear asked TV Guide and other publications not to include “abortion” in their pre-show synopses.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 6, 2023

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

Readers not already familiar with Sebald’s work will find her synopses of his books difficult to parse.

From New York Times ● Oct. 12, 2021

A great many excellent detective-story films have been produced, either from original synopses or as adaptations of the work of fiction writers.

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