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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

Their on-screen will-they-won't-they storyline evolved into the NearlyWeds podcast when they got engaged, later rebranding as NewlyWeds after their marriage.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

His character's storyline ended on a major cliff-hanger.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

I even weigh in on scene blocking and storyline issues.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon

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