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

The full synopsis is still elusive, but a clip was shared to tease the haunting horror feature. —Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 16 Jan. 2025

The new film will see Bridget as a widow and single mom who is being pursued by a younger man, according to the film’s IMDb synopsis. —Dan Heching, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025

Per the official synopsis: A Real Bug's Life is back for a thrilling second season that’s bolder than ever. —Ars Technica, 14 Jan. 2025

Click the More Info button on a film’s card to view all its details, including streaming resolution, running time, language and subtitle options, a synopsis, Mubi’s editorialized take, a list of awards, and a list of cast and crew members. —PCMAG, 13 Jan. 2025