as in story
the unfolding of events in a dramatic or literary work
the story line is clumsily interrupted several times to provide some much-needed background information
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Recent Examples of story line
Lively faced criticism in the lead-up to the film’s release for downplaying the domestic violence storyline and using the media coverage to promote her new haircare line.
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Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Just like in The Merry Gentlemen, there’s suggestion of a romantic storyline between the two leads, as Jack (credited as Jack Snowman on IMDB and played by Schitt’s Creek star Dustin Milligan) helps Kathy find love and connection again after the loss of her husband.
—Charley Ross, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2024
Good for her, even if this particular storyline does feel quite progressive for 1991 Miami.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2024
Talk about that trajectory of that storyline through Mel’s eyes.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
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Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Just like in The Merry Gentlemen, there’s suggestion of a romantic storyline between the two leads, as Jack (credited as Jack Snowman on IMDB and played by Schitt’s Creek star Dustin Milligan) helps Kathy find love and connection again after the loss of her husband.
—Charley Ross, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2024
Good for her, even if this particular storyline does feel quite progressive for 1991 Miami.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2024
Talk about that trajectory of that storyline through Mel’s eyes.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for story line
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This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.Michael D. Carroll AND Shannon McDonagh, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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The period piece explores the love story between Japanese American and Mexican American families during World War II, highlighting the solidarity between both communities.Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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South Korean media reported that prosecutors indicted former Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun for allegedly playing a key role in Yoon’s rebellion plot and committing abuse of power and obstruction.Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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The show’s genre-savvy but unique plot carries Hae-yeong’s crowd-pleasing story through its sudsiest twists.Simon Abrams, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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Brooklyn will return to action on Friday against Victor Wembanyama, Chris Paul and the San Antonio Spurs at Barclays Center.C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 27 Dec. 2024
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No action from eligible recipients is needed to receive the chunk of change, according to the IRS.Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Story line.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/story%20line. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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