synopsis
noun
syn·op·sis sə-ˈnäp-səs 
plural synopses sə-ˈnäp-ˌsēz
1
: a condensed statement or outline (as of a narrative or treatise) : abstract
2
: the abbreviated conjugation of a verb in one person only
Synonyms
- abstract
- breviary
- brief
- capsule
- conspectus
- digest
- encapsulation
- epitome
- inventory
- outline
- précis
- recap
- recapitulation
- résumé
- resume
- resumé
- roundup
- run-through
- rundown
- sum
- sum-up
- summa
- summarization
- summary
- summing-up
- wrap-up
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Example Sentences
I don't need to know every little plot twist; just give me a synopsis of the movie.
Recent Examples on the Web Based on historical events, the series dramatizes the life story of Queen Elizabeth II, and the political and personal events that have shaped her reign, per Netflix's synopsis. 
Alexis Jones, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2022 Per the official Starz synopsis, Catherine must now navigate a situation in which her own future is uncertain. Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, 11 Aug. 2022 And here’s the official synopsis from the streamer. Andy Meek, BGR, 8 June 2022 According to an official synopsis from OWN, the third season picks up six months after the conclusion of Season 2. oregonlive, 7 June 2022 According to an official synopsis from Starz, expect no shortage of edge-of-your-seat twists. Rs Editors, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2022 Though Netflix hasn't revealed the official synopsis for the upcoming season, the season 3 finale does give us a pretty good idea of what's to come. Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2022 An official synopsis for the Warner Bros. film says that life is perfect in Victory, with every resident's needs met by the company, as long as its residents provide unquestioning commitment to their cause. Lauren Huff, EW.com, 21 July 2022 An official plot synopsis for Barbie hasn't been revealed yet. Brendan Morrow, The Week, 5 July 2022 See More
Alexis Jones, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2022 Per the official Starz synopsis, Catherine must now navigate a situation in which her own future is uncertain. Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, 11 Aug. 2022 And here’s the official synopsis from the streamer. Andy Meek, BGR, 8 June 2022 According to an official synopsis from OWN, the third season picks up six months after the conclusion of Season 2. oregonlive, 7 June 2022 According to an official synopsis from Starz, expect no shortage of edge-of-your-seat twists. Rs Editors, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2022 Though Netflix hasn't revealed the official synopsis for the upcoming season, the season 3 finale does give us a pretty good idea of what's to come. Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2022 An official synopsis for the Warner Bros. film says that life is perfect in Victory, with every resident's needs met by the company, as long as its residents provide unquestioning commitment to their cause. Lauren Huff, EW.com, 21 July 2022 An official plot synopsis for Barbie hasn't been revealed yet. Brendan Morrow, The Week, 5 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Late Latin, from Greek, literally, comprehensive view, from synopsesthai to be going to see together, from syn- + opsesthai to be going to see — more at optic
First Known Use
1603, in the meaning defined at sense 1
synopsis
noun
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
Relevance
- summary
- outline
- précis
- brief
- recap
- summarization
- summa
- résumé
- resume
- rundown
- abstract
- digest
- recapitulation
- roundup
- conspectus
- inventory
- encapsulation
- sum
- resumé
- sum-up
- breviary
- wrap-up
- capsule
- compendium
- summing-up
- run-through
- epitome
- abbreviation
- compend
- abridgment
- epilogue
- shortening
- condensation
- rehash
- curtailment
- reprise
- streamlining
- simplification
- abridgement
- conclusion
- epilog
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- expansion
- amplification
- enlargement
- supplement
- addendum
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- Bourbonnais
- bourbons
- bourcicault
- bourdon
- Bourdon gauge
- bourdon lace
- Bourdon spring
- Bourdon tube
- bourdonnée
- bourdons
- bourette
- bourg
- bourgade
- bourgeois
- bourgeoise
- bourgeoises
- bourgeoisie
- Japanese beech
- Japanese beetle
- Japanese bitterling
- Japanese bittersweet
- Japanese black pine
- japanese blue
- Japanese bobtail