subplot

noun

sub·plot ˈsəb-ˌplät

Synonyms of subplot next

: a subordinate plot in fiction or drama

: a subdivision of an experimental plot of land

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The subplot love story, and the conflicts that await Fine and Martin’s characters are some of the best writing offered. —

David John Chávez, The Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2024 Romano has one very funny, very implausible, very much forgotten subplot with Rogers. —

Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2024 Along the way were subplots regarding offensive jokes, Ava’s own ambitions, and Tom Cruise’s coconut cakes. —

Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024 The Down Deep • There’s a minor subplot this week involving Knox (Shane McRae), who is still dealing with the repercussions of ratting out Juliette, a big no-no in the cliquish Down Deep. —

Noel Murray, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for subplot