Synonyms of synopsis

synopsis

noun

sə-ˈnäp-səs 

as in summary

a short statement of the main points

I don't need to know every little plot twist; just give me a synopsis of the movie

Synonyms & Similar Words

• summary
• outline
• précis
• résumé
• brief
• summa
• summarization
• recap
• rundown
• resume
• resumé
• recapitulation
• sum-up
• digest
• roundup
• inventory
• encapsulation
• summing-up
• conspectus
• sum
• run-through
• abstract
• capsule
• breviary
• wrap-up
• compendium
• epitome
• abridgement
• abbreviation
• abridgment
• shortening
• condensation
• curtailment
• epilogue
• rehash
• simplification
• reprise
• streamlining
• compend
• conclusion
• epilog

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expansion
• amplification
• enlargement
• supplement
• addendum

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of synopsis

Individual episode synopsis are yet to be revealed. —Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025

When Fox provided an official Season 4 synopsis in February, the character was notably not mentioned in descriptions of upcoming episodes. —Rebecca Luther, TVLine, 25 Mar. 2025

The manuscript comprises 70 pages, including scene synopses and dialogue. —Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2025

The official synopsis for Ballerina, as per Lionsgate, reads: Taking place during the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, the film follows Eve Macarro (Ana de Armas), who is beginning her training in the assassin traditions of the Ruska Roma. —Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025