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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

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

The current “Comeback” storyline is the brighter side of the “AI Doc” coin in that Al’s glitches are surreal and hilarious at worst.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

This tension plays out in the storyline of Frendy, a magnetic student of Haitian descent who uses bachata to fit in.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

They knew the storyline, and it had promise as a radio drama.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow

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