Meaning & use
storyline
The plot or sequence of events that make up a novel, film, play, or other narrative.
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The show's storyline follows three siblings who reunite after their father's death.
Critics praised the film's visuals but felt the storyline was thin and predictable.
A note on using this word
Storyline emphasizes the sequence of events, while 'theme' refers to the underlying idea a story explores.
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