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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

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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

On adding Oscar-winner Zimmer into the mix, Levinson said: "On Euphoria, each character's storyline is like its own film in a way."

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Gaming content creator Sophie Keen, known online as Cadaea, told BBC Newsbeat that she feels The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is a good additional storyline for fans to enjoy.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

There are moments when guests will get a whiff of a fragrance that pairs with the storyline.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

If I’d entered the quest gate by myself, I would have automatically played through the entire series storyline as Hayata.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline

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