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 comedy-drama series, which critiques wealthy tourists, focuses one plotline on foreigners who arrive in Thailand with an interest in engaging with its Buddhist traditions.
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Brooke Schedneck, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2025
The maturation of Pete Crow-Armstrong was one of the more intriguing plotlines of the 2024 Chicago Cubs.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
As well as introducing a new character to the mix, the teaser hinted that previous plotlines will further unfold and viewers' questions will finally be answered.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
The most compelling plotlines never made it out of the pods, and from there, the season was toast.
—Anusha Praturu, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
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Brooke Schedneck, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2025
The maturation of Pete Crow-Armstrong was one of the more intriguing plotlines of the 2024 Chicago Cubs.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
As well as introducing a new character to the mix, the teaser hinted that previous plotlines will further unfold and viewers' questions will finally be answered.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
The most compelling plotlines never made it out of the pods, and from there, the season was toast.
—Anusha Praturu, Vulture, 7 Mar. 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 5 Apr. 2025.
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