subplot
noun
sub·plot
ˈsəb-ˌplät 
1
: a subordinate plot in fiction or drama
2
: a subdivision of an experimental plot of land
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Romano has one very funny, very implausible, very much forgotten subplot with Rogers.
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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
One of several subplots features Thug unwittingly partaking in human trafficking — Bryan Mills would not approve — before growing a conscience and deciding to rescue one woman from the delivery.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2024
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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
One of several subplots features Thug unwittingly partaking in human trafficking — Bryan Mills would not approve — before growing a conscience and deciding to rescue one woman from the delivery.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2024
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subplot
noun
sub·plot
ˈsəb-ˌplät
: a subordinate plot in fiction or drama
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