plotline
noun
plot·line
ˈplät-ˌlīn 
: a connected series of occurrences that form the plot or part of the plot in a story or drama
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This could prove frustrating for viewers looking to latch on to a single plotline, or even multiple plotlines that merge together seamlessly as an ensemble piece.
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Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025
To reach that goal, historical accuracy had to be built into every stage of the plotline.
—Jaha Nailah Avery, Essence, 13 May 2025
Anther major plotline revealed that M&A associate Margaret’s (Kelli Williams) long-missing son Jamie has been found.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 9 May 2025
The plotline’s matter-of-fact profanity at once punctured any sense of simplistic morality and underlined that world events always coexist with everyday indignities.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 17 Apr. 2025
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Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025
To reach that goal, historical accuracy had to be built into every stage of the plotline.
—Jaha Nailah Avery, Essence, 13 May 2025
Anther major plotline revealed that M&A associate Margaret’s (Kelli Williams) long-missing son Jamie has been found.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 9 May 2025
The plotline’s matter-of-fact profanity at once punctured any sense of simplistic morality and underlined that world events always coexist with everyday indignities.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 17 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for plotline
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“Plotline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plotline. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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