conceit

A blend of truth and fiction, the conceit hinted at Coogan's frustrations and ambitions to step out of Partridge's shadow into other acclaimed roles.

Once you have that audience buy-in of what the conceit of our show is, and you take it completely seriously, you have this really fun ride.

With both actors confidently cutting loose, their chemistry pulls so much focus that it’s a continual struggle to remember the basic conceit.

Jowsey said he doesn’t want to hurt anyone anymore, a tough goal when the whole conceit of the “Bachelor” genre involves rejecting potential mates.

In time, however — with multiple makeovers and additions — California Adventure would become a beloved, world-class theme park, though it would stray from its initial California-centric conceit.