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synopsis

[si-nop-sis] / sɪˈnɒp sɪs /


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No synopsis of the action is offered in the printed program, and Mr. Millepied’s presumption that his audience is aware of the tragedy’s plot seems reasonable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 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 synopsis, these “fierce, brilliant, and emotionally complicated” women will “navigate high-stakes breakups, scandalous secrets, and shifting allegiances.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2025

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




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